How does one delete multiple (text) messages on an Apple laptop? It is frustrating to have to delete messages one-at-a-time. And, it takes three key strokes per message to delete just one message! Any insight or help would be much appreciated.
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Chicsterdude Said:
"How to delete multiple (text) messages on MacBook?: Thank you for your reply and insight. I have tried this approach several times, to no avail. Even Apple support can not address or resolve the issue. Frustrating to say the least. But again, thank you for your reply.”
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You are welcome.
So, what is your macOS? Go to: Apple menu > About this Mac…
Deleting and Selecting Multiple Massages:
A. Try Safe Mode:
While in Safe Mode, try using this browser. In Safe Mode, login items do not run, and corrupt system files(i.e. caches) are intentionally reset as a way to fix issues.
B. Single-Out this User:
Try a pre Administrator user, seeing if you do not get this occur while in it. If so, then it is an issue with the configuration of the current user. If not, then it is an issue with the entire Mac, in which case you should reinstall the macOS. See below...
C. Reinstall the macOS:
Nothing would be deleted. It's just that items that have become corrupted or deleted, would be replaced or reinstalled back to where they should be. Go Here: How to reinstall macOS from macOS Recovery - Apple Support. Important: Be certain to create a backup of your Mac prior to performing the reinstall. That way, you can have something to restore from the Mac from, should anything go wrong with the reinstall. Once reinstalled, try this once more, seeing if you still get this error.
Chicsterdude Said:
"How to delete multiple (text) messages on MacBook?: Thank you for your reply and insight. I have tried this approach several times, to no avail. Even Apple support can not address or resolve the issue. Frustrating to say the least. But again, thank you for your reply.”
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You are welcome.
So, what is your macOS? Go to: Apple menu > About this Mac…
Deleting and Selecting Multiple Massages:
A. Try Safe Mode:
While in Safe Mode, try using this browser. In Safe Mode, login items do not run, and corrupt system files(i.e. caches) are intentionally reset as a way to fix issues.
B. Single-Out this User:
Try a pre Administrator user, seeing if you do not get this occur while in it. If so, then it is an issue with the configuration of the current user. If not, then it is an issue with the entire Mac, in which case you should reinstall the macOS. See below...
C. Reinstall the macOS:
Nothing would be deleted. It's just that items that have become corrupted or deleted, would be replaced or reinstalled back to where they should be. Go Here: How to reinstall macOS from macOS Recovery - Apple Support. Important: Be certain to create a backup of your Mac prior to performing the reinstall. That way, you can have something to restore from the Mac from, should anything go wrong with the reinstall. Once reinstalled, try this once more, seeing if you still get this error.
Chicsterdude Said:
"How to delete multiple (text) messages on MacBook?: How does one delete multiple (text) messages on an Apple laptop? It is frustrating to have to delete messages one-at-a-time. And, it takes three key strokes per message to delete just one message! Any insight or help would be much appreciated."
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Deleting Multiple Text Messages:
If an option, hold down the command key as you select them. It take a few seconds for it to be selected. Then right-click and select Delete... Then, click the Delete button it.
Thank you for your reply and insight. I have tried this approach several times, to no avail. Even Apple support can not address or resolve the issue. Frustrating to say the least. But again, thank you for your reply.
Refer to Delete messages and conversations in Messages on Mac - Apple Support.
Deleting multiple conversations simultaneously requires macOS "Ventura" or later.
How to delete multiple (text) messages on MacBook?
