{"id":4171,"date":"2023-05-23T04:55:11","date_gmt":"2023-05-23T08:55:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/logie.ai\/?p=4171"},"modified":"2025-06-23T11:48:26","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T11:48:26","slug":"whatsapp-launches-editing-feature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/logie.ai\/news\/whatsapp-launches-editing-feature\/","title":{"rendered":"Whatsapp launches \u2018editing\u2019 feature"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In the present digital world, instant messaging is a cornerstone of our daily interactions. To atone for errors or change a little bit in the tone of our WhatsApp messages, the platform has rolled out the message editing feature for up to 15 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feature Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The feature will allow users to rectify a simple misspelling or add extra context to their sent messages. The functionality is straightforward; by long-pressing on a sent message and choosing &#8216;Edit&#8217; from the menu, you will be able to amend statements within a generous fifteen-minute window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/logie.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pexels-alex-green-5699825-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/logie.ai\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/pexels-alex-green-5699825-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/logie.ai\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/pexels-alex-green-5699825-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/logie.ai\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/pexels-alex-green-5699825-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/logie.ai\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/pexels-alex-green-5699825-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/logie.ai\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/pexels-alex-green-5699825-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/logie.ai\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/pexels-alex-green-5699825-681x454.jpg 681w, https:\/\/logie.ai\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/pexels-alex-green-5699825.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cFrom correcting a simple misspelling to adding extra context to a message, we\u2019re excited to bring you more control over your chats. All you need to do is long-press on a sent message and choose \u2018Edit\u2019 from the menu for up to fifteen minutes after,\u201d announced <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.whatsapp.com\/now-you-can-edit-your-whatsapp-messages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Whatsapp<\/a> in a blogpost<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of sending numerous clarifying messages following an autocorrected typo or a hastily sent message, users will seamlessly edit their original text, ensuring clarity and accuracy in their communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transparency and Privacy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To balance the need for accuracy and openness, the system will mark edited messages with an &#8216;edited&#8217; label, informing recipients of any modifications. However, to maintain user privacy, the specific edit history will not be displayed. The new feature also respects user security and all personal messages, media, and calls will be protected with end-to-end encryption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new update has commenced its global rollout and will reach all users in the forthcoming weeks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the present digital world, instant messaging is a cornerstone of our daily interactions. To atone for errors or change a little bit in the tone of our WhatsApp messages, the platform has rolled out the message editing feature for up to 15 minutes. 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