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is there a way to mass delete messages off my mac? Other then one at a time

I can mass delete messages off my iPhone but my Mac has messages from 5 years ago. I'd like to clean that up without haveing to do one message at a time

Posted on Sep 7, 2023 8:58 PM

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Posted on Sep 7, 2023 9:27 PM

ruddengroup Said:

"is there a way to mass delete messages off my mac? Other than one at a time: I can mass delete messages off my iPhone but my Mac has messages from 5 years ago. I'd like to clean that up without haveing to do one message at a time"

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Deleting Multiple Messages Off a Mac:

You con only delete the entire thread.


A. Print theses Threads:

Fir safe keeping, tf you wanted to, you could print your threads as PDF dements. Use my User Tip: How to Save or Print a Complete iPhone Messages Thread - User Tip


B. Proceed with a the Delation

  1. Open: the Messages app
  2. Hold Down: the shift key
  3. Click: the top thread
  4. Click: then the last thread.
  5. Right-Click: on any thread
  6. Select: "Delete..." button
  7. Click: "Delete" button
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Sep 7, 2023 9:27 PM in response to ruddengroup

ruddengroup Said:

"is there a way to mass delete messages off my mac? Other than one at a time: I can mass delete messages off my iPhone but my Mac has messages from 5 years ago. I'd like to clean that up without haveing to do one message at a time"

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Deleting Multiple Messages Off a Mac:

You con only delete the entire thread.


A. Print theses Threads:

Fir safe keeping, tf you wanted to, you could print your threads as PDF dements. Use my User Tip: How to Save or Print a Complete iPhone Messages Thread - User Tip


B. Proceed with a the Delation

  1. Open: the Messages app
  2. Hold Down: the shift key
  3. Click: the top thread
  4. Click: then the last thread.
  5. Right-Click: on any thread
  6. Select: "Delete..." button
  7. Click: "Delete" button

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