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This wikiHow teaches you how to delete a direct message you sent with Slack when you're using an Android.
Steps
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1Open Slack. It’s a blue, orange, pink, and green icon with an “S” inside. You’ll typically find it on the home screen or in the app drawer.
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2Swipe from left to right. This opens the team’s menu.
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3Scroll down and select a message. Direct messages appear under the “Direct Messages” header.
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4Tap and hold the message you want to delete. The selected message must be one you sent to the other person. This slides out a new menu.
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5Tap Delete message. It’s the option in red at the bottom of the menu. A confirmation message will appear.
- You can also edit a sent message. Instead of Delete message, tap Edit, then make your desired changes.[1]
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6Tap Delete. The selected message no longer appears in the conversation.
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About This Article
1. Open Slack.
2. Swipe from left to right.
3. Select a direct message.
4. Tap and hold a message you sent.
5. Tap Delete Message.
6. Tap Delete.
