How to edit already sent message on WhatsApp

In today’s fast-paced digital world, communication often happens in real-time, leading to occasional typos, errors, or unintended messages. WhatsApp, one of the most popular messaging apps worldwide, recognizes the need for users to rectify such mistakes even after hitting the send button. While WhatsApp does offer a built-in feature to edit sent messages directly, there are a few workarounds to achieve this.

1. Quick Fix: Delete and Resend:

The simplest method is to delete the message immediately after sending it and then resend the corrected version. To do this, long-press the message, tap on the trash bin icon, and confirm deletion. Then, rewrite the message with the necessary corrections and send it again.

2. Edit through Forwarding:

Another way to edit a sent message is by forwarding it to the same contact or group with the desired corrections. This method maintains the original message’s context while allowing you to make changes before forwarding it. Simply tap and hold the message, select “Forward,” make the necessary edits in the text field, and then tap the send button.

3. Utilize WhatsApp Web or Desktop: If you’re using WhatsApp on your computer through WhatsApp Web or the desktop app, editing sent messages becomes easier. After sending a message, hover over it, click on the three dots that appear on the right side, and select “Edit.” Make the necessary changes and press Enter to save the edited message.

4. Edit it after sending:  Updated version of WhatApp supports editing of messages not more than 14 minutes after sending.

Steps

– Hold the sent message and few options will pop up, tap on the edit option.

– After editing the error, retype your typos and tap on  ✅ that’s all.

It’s important to note that while these methods offer ways to amend sent messages, they come with limitations. For instance, if the recipient has already viewed the original message, they might not notice the edits unless explicitly pointed out. Additionally, edited messages may still appear in notifications, depending on the recipient’s notification settings.