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Q&A: Can I delete a Messenger conversation without opening it first?

Posted on July 21, 2024

Question from Bonnie:  Can I delete am unwanted conversation from Facebook Messenger without opening it first?

Rick’s answer:  I love questions like this, Bonnie. Short, and directly to the point!

Luckily, it’s very easy to delete any Messenger conversation without having to open it first.

How you do that depends on how you’re accessing your Facebook messages. Just follow the steps below that match the device you’re using.

If you’re accessing Facebook/Messenger via a web browser on a laptop or desktop computer:

1 – Log into your Facebook account.

2 – With your Newsfeed on the screen, click the Messenger link over in the left-hand column.

3 – Hover your mouse over the conversation you wish to delete until three little dots pop up.

4 – Click those dots and select Delete chat from the drop-down menu.

5 – Click Delete to confirm that you really want to delete the conversation.

If you’re using the Messenger app on a mobile device:

1 – Log in to your account.

2 – Tap and hold your finger on the conversation you wish to delete until a menu pops up.

3 – Tap the trash can icon.

4 – Tap Delete to confirm that you really want to delete the conversation.

That’s all there is to it. The unwanted conversation should now be gone.

I hope this helps, Bonnie. Good luck!

 







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