Many of us use WhatsApp and send hundreds of messages daily. Typos and grammar mistakes are common in conversations, especially when on the go or typing with or without autocorrection. Before your typo leads to confusion and mistakes, you’re able to edit the message after it’s been sent. The ability to edit sent WhatsApp messages is available on Windows, Mac, iPhone,top budget Android phones, and the web.
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WhatsApp message editing requirements
Before we start, let’s set some rules. Otherwise, the message editing feature may not work as expected.
How to edit WhatsApp messages on Android
Now that you know the requirements for editing a sent message on WhatsApp, let’s check it in action. Your WhatsApp messages and edits are end-to-end encrypted like regular WhatsApp messages, calls, and media.
How to edit WhatsApp messages on iPhone
The steps below show how to edit typos in conversations using WhatsApp on your iPhone.
WhatsApp doesn’t send notifications about edited messages. The message timestamp remains unchanged.
How to edit WhatsApp text on Windows
WhatsApp used to offer web-based apps on Windows and Mac. The Facebook-owned company wants to change that. WhatsApp recently announced a desktop Windows app that looks and feels modern with neat animations and all the major features. The new WhatsApp app on Windows appears in the screenshots below.
How to edit WhatsApp messages on Mac
WhatsApp has an app on Mac, which was recently revamped. Glance over the steps below to edit a sent message using WhatsApp on a Mac.
How to edit WhatsApp messages on the web
Use the steps below to edit a message using WhatsApp on Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Safari.
Observations with editing sent messages on WhatsApp
WhatsApp places a few limitations on the messages you can edit:
You can’t edit sent messages after the 15-minute window. You must delete the message for everyone and send a new text. WhatsApp lets you undo a sent message for up to 48 hours. Two days should be sufficient to realize your mistake and delete the message from both sides.
Fix your typos without leaving a trace
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