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# How to Edit Sent Messages on WhatsApp on an iPhone and Android phone
- URL: https://www.techloy.com/how-to-edit-sent-messages-on-whatsapp-on-an-iphone-and-android-phone/
- Published: 2024-04-18T16:55:52.000Z
- Updated: 2024-04-18T16:55:52.000Z
- Description: This guide will teach you how to use the edit feature in WhatsApp to ensure that your messages are free of errors.
- Author: David Adubiina
- Tags: / Tech Guide, WhatsApp

Sending messages through [WhatsApp](https://www.techloy.com/tag/whatsapp/) has become the easiest means of communication. Thanks to WhatsApp chats, you can save up on call cards and data to connect with friends and families near and beyond.

But there are times we send messages only to realize a glaring typo seconds later. This guide will teach you how to use the edit feature in WhatsApp to ensure that your messages are free of errors.

### **How to Edit Your Sent Messages on WhatsApp**

- Open your WhatsApp
- Select a chat to start a conversation or select a message chat

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- Tap to open the chat and long press on any message you want to edit to highlight it
- Depending on your device, you can select "**Edit**" on your iPhone or tap the three-dot menu at the top right corner of your Android

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- From the menu bar select **Edit**

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- An edit window will pop up to make your corrections to the message, add missing information, or completely rewrite the message

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/2024/04/Screenshot_20240418-093428--1-.png)

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- Once you're satisfied with the edits, tap the checkmark icon to save the changes.

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It is important to note that the edit option will only work for messages sent in a short period.

### Conclusion

Using the edit sent message feature in WhatsApp can significantly enhance your communication by enabling you to deliver clearer and error-free content. Thankfully, this article has provided you with all the tips you need to better edit your chats for easy and simple communication.