There are a few different methods you can try to delete iMessages on your Mac more quickly. Here are some options to consider:
1. Use Finder to delete messages:
– Launch Finder on your Mac.
– In the menu bar, click on “Go” and select “Go to Folder.”
– In the pop-up window, type “~/Library/Messages” and click “Go.”
– Once you’re in the Messages folder, right-click on the “chat.db” file and select “Move to Trash.”
– Next, go back to the “Messages” folder and open the “Attachments” folder.
– Move all the contents of the Attachments folder to the Trash.
– Empty the Trash to permanently delete the messages.
– restart your Mac to ensure that the deleted messages are completely removed.
2. Use the Messages app:
– Open the Messages app on your Mac.
– Select the conversation or individual message you want to delete.
– Press the “Delete” key on your keyboard or use the right-click menu to delete the selected message(s).
– Confirm the deletion when prompted.
– Repeat these steps for each conversation or message you want to delete.
3. Use the “Delete All” option:
– Open the Messages app on your Mac.
– In the menu bar, click on “Edit” and select “Delete All” (or press Command + A to select all messages).
– Confirm the deletion when prompted.
– This method allows you to delete all messages at once, but be cautious as it cannot be undone.
4. Use keyboard shortcuts:
– Open the Messages app on your Mac.
– Select the conversation or individual message(s) you want to delete.
– Press the combination of keys Command + Delete to quickly delete the selected message(s).
– Confirm the deletion when prompted.
– Repeat these steps for each conversation or message you want to delete.
Remember, deleting messages will permanently remove them from your Mac, so make sure you have a backup if there’s any important information you need to save. Additionally, using the methods mentioned above, you can save time by deleting multiple messages at once rather than deleting them one by one.