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If it is allowed by Workspace Owners and Admins, you can edit and delete the messages you send. When you delete a message, it is permanent. Workspace Owners and Admins can delete anyone’s messages in public channels, and in private channels. You are not able to bulk delete messages. 



Editing a Message

  • Desktop
    • Hover over the message you want to edit.
    • Click the three vertical dots icon.
    • Click “Edit Message.”
    • Select “Save Changes” to finish.
  • iOS
    • Tap and hold the message you want to edit.
    • Tap “Edit Message” (pencil icon) and make your changes.
    • Tap the check mark icon to finish.
  • Android
    • Tap and hold the message you want to edit.
    • Tap “Edit Message” (pencil icon) and make your changes.
    • Tap the check mark icon to finish.



Deleting a Message

  • Desktop
    • Hover over the message you want to delete.
    • Click the three vertical dots icon.
    • Click “Delete Message.”
    • Select “Delete” to confirm.
  • iOS
    • Tap and hold the message you want to delete.
    • Tap “Delete Message” (trash can icon).
    • Tap “Delete Message” again to confirm.
  • Android
    • Tap and hold the message you want to delete.
    • Tap “Delete Message” (trash can icon).
    • Tap “Delete” again to confirm.



Additional Support



Adapted from Slack