How to Delete Messages on Facebook Messenger for Both People

Learn how to delete messages on Facebook Messenger for everyone in the chat within 10 minutes of sending.

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Yes, you can delete messages on Facebook Messenger for both people. To do this, press and hold the message you want to remove, then select 'Remove for Everyone'. This option irreversibly deletes your message for all participants in the conversation. Note that you must do this within 10 minutes of sending the message. After that, you can only remove the message from your view, not the recipient's.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I delete messages on Facebook Messenger after 10 minutes? No, you can only delete messages for everyone within 10 minutes of sending. After that, you can only remove the message from your own view.
  2. Will the other person know if I delete a message on Messenger? When you select 'Remove for Everyone,' the message is deleted from both sides and replaced with a notice that a message was removed.
  3. How do I delete a message for everyone on Facebook Messenger? Press and hold the message, then select 'Remove for Everyone' within 10 minutes of sending to delete it for all participants.

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