How do I remove an instant message or clear a conversation in Skype?
There are many functions available in Skype in terms of removing instant messages, deleting one-to-one conversations, or clearing group conversations that you have sent in an instant message.
What is the procedure for removing a message I have sent via instant message?
- Click on the chat button.
- You can remove an instant message by finding it on your computer and clicking on it.
- The message can be removed by following the steps below:
- On mobile: You can select the message by tapping and holding it, then selecting Remove.
- On desktop: You can remove a message by right clicking it and selecting Remove.
- To confirm your decision, select Remove once more.
Note: It is important to remember that if you delete an instant message, it will be removed from all the chat rooms in which you are present, as well as everyone else will not be able to see it within those chat rooms either. An instant chat can only be deleted if you have sent a message to the other person. Messages that have been sent in a chat by someone else that you have sent yourself can not be removed from the chat after they have been sent. A system message is also not able to be deleted, such as the message sent when renaming a conversation, nor can it be deleted once it’s been sent.
How do I delete or clear a conversation?
An individual conversation can be deleted by following these steps:
- In the left section of the screen, you will see the Chats tab. Click on it and you will see the one-to-one chat coming up.
- You can delete a chat by following these steps:
- On mobile: Once you have held down the chat and lifted it, you will be able to select Delete conversation.
- On desktop: From your desktop, click the chat icon then select the option of deleting the conversation.
- If you would like to confirm the deletion, click on Delete again.
To clear a group conversation:
- Find the group chat under the Chats tab on the left-hand side of the screen.
- Clearing a chat can be done as follows:
- On mobile: Once the group chat has been tapped and held, select Clear conversation.
- On desktop: To clear a particular group chat, right-click it, then click Clear conversation.
- The conversation will be cleared as soon as you click on Confirm.
How do I leave a conversation?
- You can find the group chat under the Chats tab.
- Leaving a chat is as easy as following these steps:
- On Mobile: After tapping and holding the chat, you will then have the option to choose whether or not you would like to leave the conversation.
- On desktop: Select the chat by right-clicking and then selecting Leave conversation.
- To leave the conversation, click on Confirm to confirm your decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you delete a Skype message once sent?
How do I delete all conversations on Skype?
Can a deleted contact on Skype see me?
It is important to note that if you remove a friend from your contact list then the person will not be able to see your account status – for example, whether you have been active or if you have been seen within the past few days – since they will not be able to see your account status.
When you delete a contact on Skype what happens?
How can I tell if my Skype is being monitored?
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