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Apple iPad
Delete Text Messages

2026-10-12 11:39:19.637

Apple iPad
Delete Text Messages

Removing unnecessary text messages from your Apple® iPad® helps free up space, protects privacy and keeps your conversation list clutter-free.

Steps

  1. Open the
    Messages app
    .
  2. Do one of the following:
    • To delete messages within a thread and attachments:
      1. Tap the applicable conversation.
      2. Touch and hold a message then tap
        More
        .
      3. Tap the
        Trash icon
        then tap
        Delete Message
        .
    • To delete a conversation:
      1. Swipe left on the conversation that you want to delete.
      2. Tap the
        Trash icon
        then tap
        Delete
        .
    • To delete multiple conversations:
      1. Tap
        Edit
        then tap
        Select Messages
        .
      2. Tap the desired conversations then tap
        Delete
        .
      3. To confirm, tap
        Delete
        .