How do I delete an attachment from a LinkedIn message?

Deleting an attachment from a LinkedIn message is a simple process that can be done in just a few steps. Here is a quick overview of how to remove an attachment from a message you have sent or received on LinkedIn:

On the LinkedIn website:

1. Open the message with the attachment you want to delete.
2. Hover over the attachment and click the “Remove” button that appears.
3. Confirm you want to remove the attachment by clicking “Remove” again.

On the LinkedIn mobile app:

1. Open the message with the attachment.
2. Tap and hold on the attachment thumbnail.
3. Select “Remove” from the menu that pops up.
4. Confirm you want to remove the attachment.

And that’s all there is to it! The attachment will be immediately removed from the message once you confirm the deletion. A few key things to keep in mind:

• You can only delete attachments from messages you have sent or received directly. You cannot remove attachments from group conversations.
• Deleting the attachment removes it for all recipients of that message – it’s not just deleted on your end.
• You cannot recover a deleted attachment, so be sure you want to remove it before confirming.
• There is no limit on how long after sending a message you can delete an attachment.

Why Would You Want to Delete a LinkedIn Message Attachment?

There are a few common reasons you may want to remove an attachment from a LinkedIn message:

• You attached the wrong file: We’ve all done it – quickly attached something without double checking it was the right version or document. Deleting lets you remove the incorrect attachment.
• The information is outdated, incorrect, or no longer relevant: Over time, attachments can become outdated. Deleting allows you to remove attachments with old information or details that are no longer pertinent.
• The attachment contains sensitive or private information: Sometimes an attachment includes personal details, confidential data, or other sensitive information that should not have been shared. Deleting it can help protect that information.
• You want to reduce clutter: Removing unneeded attachments can help streamline conversations and keep things focused.

Step-by-Step Guide to Deleting LinkedIn Message Attachments

Ready to remove an attachment from one of your LinkedIn messages? Here is a detailed walkthrough of how to delete attachments on both desktop and mobile:

Deleting Attachments on LinkedIn Desktop

If you use LinkedIn on a desktop web browser, here are the steps to remove an attachment:

1. Open the message: Locate the message in your inbox that contains the attachment. Open it to view the full conversation thread.
2. Hover over the attachment: Scroll down and find the attachment you want to delete. Hover your mouse cursor over the attachment thumbnail.
3. Click “Remove”: A small “Remove” link will appear over the attachment. Click on “Remove.”
4. Confirm deletion: A popup will appear asking you to confirm removal of the attachment. Click “Remove” again to confirm.

That’s it! The attachment will disappear from the message. Repeat these steps to remove additional attachments as needed.

Deleting Attachments on LinkedIn Mobile

On a mobile device, here is how to delete LinkedIn message attachments:

1. Open the message: Find the conversation in your messages that has the attachment. Tap to open it.
2. Tap and hold the attachment: Scroll down and long press on the attachment thumbnail until a menu pops up.
3. Select “Remove”: This menu will have a “Remove” option. Tap on “Remove” to select it.
4. Confirm deletion: A confirmation window will appear. Tap “Remove” again to confirm you want to delete the attachment.

The steps are very similar to the desktop process, just adapted for mobile touchscreens. This will instantly remove the attachment from the message.

What Happens When You Delete a LinkedIn Message Attachment?

When you remove an attachment from a LinkedIn message, here is what happens:

• The attachment is deleted from the message for all recipients. It’s not just removed from your view.
• There is no “undo” option. Once deleted, the attachment cannot be recovered.
• A placeholder icon will appear in place of the attachment noting it was removed.
• The message text remains unchanged. Only the attachment itself is deleted.
• Others in the message thread will see you removed the attachment.

In summary, deleting an attachment completely removes it from the message thread. It’s a permanent change, so be deliberate when removing attachments.

Tips for Managing LinkedIn Message Attachments

Here are some tips to keep in mind when working with attachments on LinkedIn messages:

• Double check attachments before sending: Review that you’ve attached the right files to avoid having to remove them later.
• Add context in the message: When attaching files, include text explaining what the recipient is receiving to provide context.
• Use descriptive file names: Rename attached files to something identifiable rather than leaving the default name.
• Zip large attachments: If attaching multiple files, especially big ones, zip them together into one compressed file.
• Follow up over phone for sensitive info: Avoid attaching documents with confidential or private details when possible.

Following best practices when attaching files to LinkedIn messages can help minimize attachment mistakes and reduce the need to delete them later on.

Can You Delete Attachments from LinkedIn Group Conversations?

The ability to delete attachments only applies to 1:1 LinkedIn messages that you have sent or received directly. For group conversations within LinkedIn Groups, there is no option to remove attachments.

Once a file has been attached to a group conversation, it cannot be deleted, even by the person who originally attached it. The only way to remove it is for a group admin to delete the entire conversation thread.

Therefore, when attaching files in group discussions, take extra care to make sure it’s the right content to share in that group before sending.

Deleting Uploaded Photos and Files

In addition to attachments, LinkedIn also allows uploading photos, documents, PDFs, and other files to share from your profile. Here is how to manage these uploads:

• Profile photos: You can delete any profile photos. Just click the pencil icon on the photo and select “Remove.”
• Uploaded documents & files: These can be deleted by clicking the “More” menu and choosing “Delete.”
• Long-form posts: Go to your post and click the three dots icon then “Delete.”
• Articles: As the author, you can delete your own articles by clicking the “More” menu and choosing “Delete.”

So any files, images, articles, and documents you have personally uploaded can be removed from your profile and posts at any time.

Can Someone Reattach a Deleted File?

Once an attachment is deleted from a LinkedIn message, it cannot be retrieved or reattached by anyone in the conversation thread (unless they saved their own copy externally).

The attachment is permanently removed from that message. The only way it could be shared again would be if the original sender had access to the file and reuploaded it as a brand new attachment.

So you can feel secure that once you delete an attachment, it cannot somehow reappear or be “undeleted” in the message thread later on.

Next Steps After Deleting an Attachment

After you remove an attachment from a LinkedIn message, here are some next actions to consider:

• Let recipients know: Send a follow-up note that you deleted an attachment so no one is confused why it’s gone.
• Reattach correct file: If you deleted an incorrect document, attach the right version in a new message.
• Provide context: Give background on why you removed the attachment to avoid miscommunication.
• Send separately: If it was sensitive info, resend it via a more secure method.
• Move conversation offline: Pick up the phone or meet in person to discuss the topic further.

Proactively communicating after removing an attachment can ensure recipients have proper context about what happened.

In Summary

Deleting attachments from LinkedIn messages is a simple process: just click or tap the “Remove” option. But use caution since attachments cannot be recovered once removed.

Removing an attachment takes it away for all message recipients. Only delete when necessary to avoid confusion. And follow up afterward if recipients need additional context.

With the ability to easily delete attachments on desktop or mobile, you can ensure your LinkedIn messages contain only the most up-to-date and relevant information.