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chat.delete method

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Usage info

This method deletes a message from a conversation.

When used with a user token, this method may only delete messages that user themselves can delete in Slack.

When used with a bot token, this method may delete only messages posted by that bot.

Response

The response includes the channel and timestamp properties of the deleted message.