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WhatsApp already has an option to edit messages. Learn how to do it

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a On Monday, the 22nd, WhatsApp announced the launch of one of the most requested and awaited features by users – the ability to edit messages sent in individual chats or groups.

It was created primarily to correct spelling errors, and users only have the ability to edit messages that were sent in the last 15 minutes. In addition, all messages thus edited will be identified by a label that also indicates when the message was modified.

Despite being launched on Monday, the ability to edit messages is not yet available to all users and should only hit all versions of WhatsApp in the coming weeks and (maybe).

However, if you already have the option and want to start editing messages on WhatsApp, we will tell you how to do it below.

In the iOS You will have to press on the message that you want to change and in the menu choose the option “Edit”. You will only have to make the modification you want and confirm the version. a android Almost identical method: you will have to click on the message you want to edit, click on the three-dotted button at the top of the screen, choose the “Edit” option, make the edit and confirm the change.

The choice is also, of course, in Whatsapp web for computer. In this version, all you have to do is press the down arrow on the message you want to edit and choose the Edit Message option. Just make the change and confirm.

Also Read: The much-wanted option has (finally) arrived on WhatsApp

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