How to Delete a Sent Message on Messenger: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to delete messages on Messenger after sending, including removing messages for everyone within 10 minutes.

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Yes, you can delete a message on Messenger after it has been sent. To do this, tap and hold the message you want to remove, choose ‘More’, and select ‘Remove’. You have the option to delete for everyone in the chat or just for yourself. If deleting for everyone, the action can only be performed within 10 minutes of sending the message.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I delete a message on Messenger after 10 minutes? No, you can only delete a message for everyone within 10 minutes of sending it. After that, you can delete it only from your own chat view.
  2. How do I delete a message only for myself on Messenger? Tap and hold the message, select 'More', then 'Remove', and choose the option to delete the message just for yourself.
  3. Will the other person know if I delete a message for everyone on Messenger? Yes, the message will be replaced with a notification indicating that a message was removed.

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