Messages on Mac

How do I delete multiple Imessages on mac?

iMac 21.5", macOS 10.14

Posted on Mar 27, 2019 1:37 PM

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Posted on Mar 27, 2019 2:39 PM

See if this article helps. It covers deleting individual messages, or all messages.


Save or delete text conversations in Messages on Mac - Apple Support


Here's an excerpt from the article:


  • Delete a conversation: Select a conversation, then choose File > Delete Conversation. Or, if you have a trackpad or a Magic Mouse, you can also swipe left with two fingers on the conversation in the sidebar, then click Delete.
  • If you use Messages in iCloud, deleting a conversation on your Mac deletes it from all of your devices where Messages in iCloud is turned on.
  • Note: To delete individual messages (including text, photos, videos, files, web links, audio clips, or emoji) within a conversation, select one or more messages in the transcript, then press Delete.
  • Clear all messages without closing a conversation: Choose Edit > Clear Transcript.


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Mar 27, 2019 2:39 PM in response to JMan432

See if this article helps. It covers deleting individual messages, or all messages.


Save or delete text conversations in Messages on Mac - Apple Support


Here's an excerpt from the article:


  • Delete a conversation: Select a conversation, then choose File > Delete Conversation. Or, if you have a trackpad or a Magic Mouse, you can also swipe left with two fingers on the conversation in the sidebar, then click Delete.
  • If you use Messages in iCloud, deleting a conversation on your Mac deletes it from all of your devices where Messages in iCloud is turned on.
  • Note: To delete individual messages (including text, photos, videos, files, web links, audio clips, or emoji) within a conversation, select one or more messages in the transcript, then press Delete.
  • Clear all messages without closing a conversation: Choose Edit > Clear Transcript.


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