Instagram DM users can now edit messages after sending them. To do so, long-press the message, choose the “Edit” option, make necessary corrections or rewrite the message, and then tap “Send.” Both users in the chat will see an “Edited” tag on top of the modified message.
Nowadays, numerous apps provide the capability to edit messages post-sending, such as iMessage, Telegram, and even WhatsApp, which recently incorporated this feature. Instagram has also joined the trend by introducing the ability to edit messages after sending them. In this article, we’ll explore how to utilize this editing feature on Instagram.
The ability to edit sent messages enables you to rectify any grammatical typos made in haste or rewrite an inadvertently sent impulsive message. Let’s delve into how you can utilize this feature in the Instagram app.
How to Edit Instagram Messages After Sending
The Instagram DM “edit” option has recently been made available to all users of the app. Its functionality is straightforward, requiring only a couple of taps. To make use of this feature, follow these steps:
- Open Instagram and tap the messenger icon in the top right corner to access the chat section.
- Navigate to the conversation where you wish to make changes.
- Tap and hold the message you want to edit.
- Choose the new “Edit” option from the pop-up.
- Rewrite the message or make necessary corrections.
- Tap the send icon to view the updated message, now marked with “Edited.”
The edited message will replace the original text. Keep in mind that the recipient may have already read the original message in the chat or from a notification before it was edited. Therefore, this feature does not guarantee that the other user will not see the original message.
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Things You Should Know When Editing DMs on Instagram
Before proceeding to make changes to a message, it’s essential to be aware of some key aspects of the edit message feature on Instagram. Take note of the following:
- An “Edited” tag will appear on top of the text message you’ve edited, notifying the recipient of changes made to the original message.
- You can edit a message a maximum of five times, after which the edit option becomes unavailable.
- There’s a time limit of 15 minutes within which you can edit a message.
- The edit history of the message remains invisible to anyone.
- The “Edited” tag is visible to both users in the chat.
- You can edit messages that include mentions.
Keep these points in mind when considering the edit feature for a message you’ve already sent on Instagram.