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WhatsApp Now Lets You Edit Messages Within 15 Minutes

WhatsApp now lets you edit messages within 15 minutes of sending them. This is a major improvement over the previous options for correcting mistakes in messages.

WhatsApp has finally announced one of the most anticipated features today — message editing. Users can now modify a message within 15 minutes of sending it. To edit a message, simply long-press on it and select "Edit." The edited message will have an "edited" tag next to the timestamp to mark the change.

A screenshot of the WhatsApp app showing the new edit button next to a sent message.
A screenshot of the WhatsApp app showing the new edit button next to a sent message.

This new feature is a major improvement over the previous options for correcting mistakes in messages. Previously, users could either delete the message altogether or send a correction in a separate message. Both of these options had drawbacks. Deleting a message could confuse the recipient, and sending a correction could create unnecessary notifications.

A screenshot of the WhatsApp app showing the new edit button next to a sent message.

The new editing feature solves both of these problems. It allows users to quickly and easily correct mistakes without having to delete the message or send a separate correction. This will make it easier to have clear and concise conversations on WhatsApp.

The editing feature is already rolling out to users and will be available to everyone in a few weeks.

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