WhatsApp has introduced a new feature allowing users to edit messages that have been previously sent.
According to Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, on Monday, WhatsApp users can now edit their sent messages, even up to 15 minutes after they have been delivered.
This new feature grants users greater control over their conversations, enabling them to rectify errors, improve clarity, or provide additional information.
To edit a sent message on WhatsApp, follow these steps within a 15-minute window after sending the message:
- Open the relevant WhatsApp chat.
- Long-press on the message you wish to edit.
- Select the “Edit” option from the menu that appears at the top-right corner.
- The edited message will be labeled as “edited” for reference.
Importantly, recipients of the edited messages will be informed of the correction made without being able to access the full edit history.
Meta has announced that this feature is currently being rolled out to users and is expected to become available to everyone in the coming weeks.