Last Update: May 22, 2023, 23:47 IST
FILE PHOTO: Men pose with smartphones in front of the WhatsApp logo displayed in this illustration September 14, 2017. (Reuters)
With the new WhatsApp feature rolling out globally in the coming weeks, senders will be able to modify their messages within 15 minutes of sending
WhatsApp has given users one of its most awaited features – the ability to edit messages.
“For those moments when you make a mistake or simply change your mind, you can now edit your sent messages on WhatsApp,” the messaging app owned by Meta Platforms Inc said in a blog post on Monday.
Senders will be able to modify their messages within 15 minutes of sending, with the feature being rolled out globally in the coming weeks.
IT’s HERE Message editing starts now. After sending a message, you now have up to 15 minutes to edit it. so if you duck it you don’t have to worry pic.twitter.com/JCWNzmXwVr
– WhatsApp (@WhatsApp) May 22, 2023
The function can be accessed by long-pressing the message and selecting “Edit” in the drop-down menu. The modified message will have the label “Edited” without showing the edit history.
Competing apps such as Telegram and Signal already allow users to edit messages, while microblogging site Twitter last year introduced the ability to edit tweets for select users.
(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed – reuters,
