Now you can edit/ fix messages on Instagram, Check out step-by-step guide

PTC News Desk: Love chatting and messaging on Instagram? If yes, then the latest update on the application will surely be helpful for you.

After WhatsApp and Telegram, now Instagram has officially launched the long-awaited edit message feature, enabling users to make changes to their sent text messages within a 15-minute window.
Now, it has been rolled out globally, providing users with the convenience of correcting mistakes without having to delete the entire message.

This feature marks a noteworthy improvement for anyone who has experienced the discomfort of sending a message containing an embarrassing mistake. Whether it's a typo, a factual error, or a change of mind, users now have the option to correct it without the awkwardness of having to unsend the message.

It's important to note that edited messages will be labelled with an "edited" tag next to the timestamp, indicating that changes have been made. However, recipients won't have access to the editing history of the text

Step-by-step guide to edit Instagram messages

How to edit a message

• Open the Instagram app.
• Navigate to your conversation and locate a message you have recently sent.
• From your conversation, tap and hold a message that you have recently sent.
• Tap Edit. Note: You may no longer see this option if it's past the time limit.
• Update the text of your message.
• When you are ready, tap send to update your message in the chat
• After you have edited a message, Edited will appear above your message in the chat.

Important points to note 

• Others may have already read a message in the chat or from a notification before it's been edited.
•  Unread notifications are replaced with your edited message.
• If your edited message is reported, the edit history will be included in the report
• You cannot edit messages that include mentions or commands, but you can unsend them
• Each message you send can be edited up to five times