Luckily for us, macOS has provided its user with a number of ways to remove messages from their system. You can do so manually, but you also have the option to let your system do it for you automatically. On top of that, you have further options to delete either a single text message or even an entire conversation.
How to Delete Messages on Macbook?
Here, we’ll look at all those multiple methods to delete messages on a MacBook. All the steps briefed below are super simple to follow, and hence, you can get used to the one method you feel the most comfortable with.
Through iMessage
iMessage is by far the most widely used messaging platform by Apple users. It’s the official messaging service for the macOS and comes preinstalled right out of the box. iMessage also has a feature to sync your messages between your various Apple devices. However, to achieve this, all those devices need to be linked with the same Apple ID. Nevertheless, the exact way to delete messages on this application is pretty straightforward.
Delete a Single Text
If you’re looking to delete only a single text, you could simply right-click on it and choose to delete it. Here’s how:
Delete Multiple Messages
If you have multiple unwanted text messages in a single conversation, there’s a way to select all those unwanted texts together and delete them simultaneously. Here are the exact steps:
Delete the Entire Conversation
Deleting an entire conversation deletes all messages with that user. This is particularly useful when you get recurring spam messages from an unwanted place. So, rather than deleting each line of text one by one, you could simply delete the entire conversation.
From the Finder
The messages saved on your MacBook can all be accessed via the Finder. So naturally, you can delete those messages and their attachments from the Finder as well.
From the Terminal
You can delete your messages from the Terminal as well. This method will permanently delete your messages from the system. The steps and the exact command to do so are shown below:
Automatically Delete Messages on Macbook
On a MacBook, you can request your system to automatically delete your messages. This can greatly save you time and can also keep your chatbox optimized. So, to prevent yourself from having to delete each message time and again, you can visit the iMessage settings and set a time frame for the messages to disappear.
How Can I Disable Message Syncing Between iCloud Devices?
Syncing messages between your multiple Apple devices makes it possible for you to view the message from one device and modify it from another. So, to disable iCloud from syncing your texts, you must manually turn this feature off from the iMessage application preferences.
