How to Delete Microsoft Teams Messages?

Updated on:

May 28, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to permanently remove a message from a Teams DM chat.

Quick summary

You can delete a message in Microsoft Teams by opening the DM, clicking the three dots icon on the message, and selecting Delete. This instantly removes the message from the conversation for all participants.

Steps

Go to the DM from where you wish to delete the message.
Click on the three dots icon on the message you want to remove.
Select Delete to remove the message from the chat.

📌 Why this matters

Knowing how to delete messages in Microsoft Teams helps users maintain clean, professional conversations and quickly remove accidental or sensitive content from direct message threads. This feature is essential for teams managing confidential information or correcting communication errors in real time. The ability to permanently remove a message ensures greater control over chat history without requiring admin intervention.

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