To edit a WhatsApp message after sending it, follow these steps:
- Open the WhatsApp chat containing the message you want to edit.
- Long press (tap and hold) the sent message you wish to change.
- On Android, tap the three-dot menu at the top right and select "Edit." On iPhone, tap "Edit" from the floating menu. On desktop/web, right-click the message and choose "Edit."
- Modify the message text as needed.
- Confirm the edit by tapping the checkmark or "Done" button.
Important details about editing WhatsApp messages:
- You can only edit messages within 15 minutes of sending them.
- Edited messages show an "edited" label next to the timestamp so others know the message was changed.
- You cannot edit media such as photos or videos, only text messages.
- The recipient must be using the latest version of WhatsApp to see the edited message; otherwise, they will see a note indicating the message was edited on the latest app version.
- Edits are end-to-end encrypted and do not send new notifications to chat participants.
- You can only edit messages from the device you originally sent them from.
This feature is available on WhatsApp for Android, iOS, desktop, and web
