How to Retract a Text Message?

Check whether your messaging app supports message deletion or unsending

Open the conversation containing the text

Press and hold the message you want to retract

Tap Delete, Unsend, Remove, or a similar option

Choose whether to delete for yourself only or for everyone, if available

Confirm the action

If the message was already delivered and cannot be retracted, send a follow-up correction or apology

If needed, contact the recipient directly and ask them to ignore the message

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