Are you overwhelmed by the sheer volume of text messages cluttering your Mac or iPad? You’re not alone.
Many users find themselves endlessly scrolling through conversations, searching for important information or simply trying to declutter their digital space.
Fortunately, Apple has provided ways to manage your messages more efficiently. Let’s dive into how you can delete multiple messages on both your Mac and iPad, helping you regain control of your messaging app. Here are steps to bulk delete text messages on an iPhone or an Android.
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If you’re using a Mac, follow these steps to delete multiple messages at once:
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If you’re using a Mac, follow these steps to delete multiple messages within a conversation at once:
This method is particularly useful when you need to remove several messages from a lengthy conversation without deleting the entire thread.
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To prevent future clutter, consider setting up automatic message deletion:
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This setting will automatically remove older messages, keeping your conversations manageable.
Note: Deleting messages from your Mac does not delete them from other Apple devices unless you have Messages in iCloud enabled. To check if Messages in iCloud is enabled on your Mac:
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Managing message clutter can feel like a never-ending battle. While these tips won’t magically solve all your digital chaos, they’ll definitely help you take back control of your Messages app. A little effort now means less scrolling and more breathing room later. And hey, who doesn’t love a clean, organized digital space that doesn’t make you want to pull your hair out? Just remember, your messages are meant to connect you, not stress you out.
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