How to unsend a message on facebook

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The limitations of Facebook Messenger unsend
How to use Facebook Messenger unsend (mobile app)
How to use Facebook Messenger unsend (desktop)
Can you Unsend a Facebook message after 10 minutes?
How long do you have to Unsend a message on Messenger?
Why can't I Unsend a message on Messenger?

The limitations of Facebook Messenger unsend

The biggest limitation is that you can only delete messages you have sent. This means if you send a message you regret and the person sees and responds to it, you can only delete the original message you sent. In other words, the person’s response — which could make it clear what your original message said — will stick around forever, unless they decide to delete it as well.

Secondly, although you’ve deleted the message, Facebook still holds onto it for an unannounced length of time. This policy is to prevent bullies from sending nasty messages, deleting them, and then there being no proof the message was ever sent. Facebook does not disclose how long messages will be stored on the server.

How to use Facebook Messenger unsend (mobile app)

The process is virtually identical, regardless of whether it’s on Android or iOS.

First, tap and hold the message you want to delete to bring up the various options you have for that message. On iOS, holding the message brings up a More link at the bottom of the screen. Tap that.
Tap the Unsend option to bring up the secondary menu of remove features.
You’re given two options, which are each pretty self-explanatory — Remove for You and Remove for Everyone.
Tap the one you want, confirm, and the message vanishes from both sides of the conversation.

How to use Facebook Messenger unsend (desktop)

The process is almost the same on the desktop Facebook Messenger app, but there is less clicking involved.

Right-click on the message you want to delete, and a menu will appear.
Select either Remove for you or Remove for everyone.
You’ll be asked to confirm your choice. Click OK and the message will disappear.

Read more: How to use Messenger without a Facebook account

FAQs

Yes, just follow the same procedure, as outlined above. It works for all kinds of messages.

No, the recipient is not notified, but they may see the gap in the conversation where the message used to be.

Can you Unsend a Facebook message after 10 minutes?

The good news is that Facebook lets you undo this mistake, provided you change your mind within 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, you can't “un-send” your message anymore. You can, however, delete the message from your own message history.

How long do you have to Unsend a message on Messenger?

First things first, you need to do these steps within 10 minutes of sending the message you are looking to unsend or remove so you need to work fast. If you are using a web browser: Tap on the three dots to the left of the message you want to remove. Tap on 'Remove'

Why can't I Unsend a message on Messenger?

If you are using the web version of Facebook or Messenger, simply click the three-dot icon that appears in the overflow menu whenever you hover over a message in a chat or group conversation. Amongst the list of options, select "Remove." (On the mobile app, click "Unsend.")