How to Delete a Messenger Message After Sending

Learn how to delete a Messenger message after it's sent. Quick steps to unsend or remove messages.

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Yes, you can delete a Messenger message after it's sent. To do this, open the conversation, tap and hold the message, and select 'Remove' or 'Delete'. You can choose 'Unsend' to delete it for everyone in the chat, or 'Remove for You' to delete it from your view only. Note: You have a limited time to unsend a message for all participants, so act quickly if needed.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How do I delete a Messenger message after it's sent? To delete a Messenger message, open the conversation, tap and hold the message, then select 'Remove' or 'Delete'. You can choose to 'Unsend' to remove it for everyone or 'Remove for You' to delete it from your view only.
  2. What is the difference between 'Unsend' and 'Remove for You' on Messenger? 'Unsend' deletes the message for everyone in the chat, while 'Remove for You' only deletes it from your own view, allowing the message to stay in the chat for other participants.
  3. Is there a time limit for unsending a message on Messenger? Yes, there is a limited time to unsend a message for all participants. You need to act quickly if you wish to delete the message for everyone.
  4. Can I recover a deleted Messenger message? No, once a Messenger message is deleted, it cannot be recovered. Make sure to unsend or remove messages cautiously before taking this action.

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