Mistkaes Mistakes sometimes happen. Fortunately, members can edit and delete the messages they send in Slack (if allowed by workspace owners and admins). Workspace owners and admins can also delete messages in public channels and private channels they’ve joined.
Before getting started
It's not possible to bulk delete messages.
Message deletion is permanent, so please use caution.
If your workspace's settings permit you to edit messages, use the steps below.
Desktop
iOS
Android
Hover over the message you want to edit.
Click theMore actions icon.
Click Edit message.
Select Save changes to finish.
Tip: use Cmd↑ (Mac) or Ctrl↑ (Windows/Linux) to edit your last message quickly.
Tap and hold on the message you want to edit.
Tap Edit message and make your changes.
Tap Save to finish.
Tap and hold on the message you want to edit.
Tap Edit and make your changes.
Tap thetick icon to finish.
Delete a message
If your workspace’s settings permit deleting messages, use the steps below to delete individual messages.
Desktop
iOS
Android
Hover over the message you want to delete.
Click theMore actions icon.
Click Delete message.
Select Delete to confirm.
Tip: delete your most recent message with Cmd↑ (Mac) or Ctrl↑ (Windows/Linux): delete the text, hit Enter, then Delete to confirm.
Tap and hold on the message you want to delete.
Tap Delete message.
Tap Yes, delete the message to confirm.
Tap and hold on the message you want to delete.
Tap Delete message.
Tap Delete again to confirm.
Note: although you can't bulk delete, all Workspace Owners and Admins can delete a channel. Workspace Owners on paid subscriptions can set a retention policy to delete messages automatically after a certain amount of time.
Who can use this feature?
By default, allmembers can use this feature, but Workspace Owners and Admins can set different permissions
Free, Standard, Plus and Enterprise Grid subscriptions
