WhatsApp always brings some fantastic features for its massive user base. Recently, WhatsApp introduced the ability to edit a message that has already been sent in a chat.
Well, the feature is not new in the world of messenger apps. Telegram users have enjoyed the feature to edit sent messages for years.
Many users, who are new to this feature, have a lot of questions. And one query is about the status of the edit message. People are curious if the receiver gets notified about an edited message.
If you came looking for answers, you would be glad to know that this post is going to solve all the queries.
If I Edit a Message on WhatsApp will they Know
Answer: Yes, if you edit a message on WhatsApp, they will know about it. The edited message has an ‘Edited’ tag on it. By this tag, the user gets to know that the message has been edited.
WhatsApp needs to notify the user that a message has been edited by the sender. Well, the receiver doesn’t get any type of notification when a message is edited. All they see is an ‘Edited’ tag to the left of the time stamp.
The message status is significant, and it eliminates all the possibility of one deceiving another by changing the details in a message right after they read it.
What is the time limit to edit a message on WhatsApp
As we just discussed, the edit feature can be disastrous. What if you and the message receiver agree to a point only to find out they change the message later?
WhatsApp tackles this issue by putting a limit. You cannot edit a message after 15 minutes of sending it. In this way, no one will be able to edit the message when a chat goes inactive.
So, 15 minutes is the time limit to edit a message on WhatsApp.
If you sent a wrong message on WhatsApp, we would suggest you delete it. The time limit to delete a message for everyone has been extended to 2 days.
How to edit a message on WhatsApp
You can easily edit a message on WhatsApp. Before you try out the feature, check if you have the latest version of WhatsApp downloaded on your device. Go to the respective app store and search for WhatsApp. Select ‘Update’ if it is available.
For iOS devices -
- Step 1: Open the WhatsApp chat. Tap and Hold on to the message you wish to delete.
- Step 2: Select the ‘Edit’ option
- Step 3: Make changes to the message and select send. And it’s done.
For Android devices -
- Step 1: Open the WhatsApp chat. Tap and Hold on to the message you wish to delete.
- Step 2: Select more options. It is the three-dot icon at the top right corner of the page.
- Step 3: Select the ‘Edit’ option.
- Step 4: Make changes to the message and select send.
And it’s done. That is how you can edit a message on WhatsApp.
Conclusion
WhatsApp’s new feature to edit a message is another addition by Meta. You can easily edit your message within 15 minutes of sending it. The receiver will know that you have edited a message. The ‘Edited’ tag can be seen on the message bubble.
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