Meta recently announced a new update for Instagram users, allowing them to edit messages in private conversations within a 15-minute window after sending. This new feature provides a convenient solution for correcting errors without the need to delete and resend messages, simplifying communication on the platform.
Editing Process:
To edit a private message, users can press and hold the message until a drop-down menu appears, where they can select the “Edit” option. However, it’s important to note that the corrected message will be visibly marked as “Edited” in the conversation. To maintain the original appearance of the message, users must adhere to the traditional method of deleting and sending a new message.
Extended Functionality:
This enhancement in message editing capabilities follows the recent introduction of similar features in Facebook Messenger. Although cross-platform messaging support ended in December, Meta continues to unify some functionalities across its apps, notes NIX Solutions. Instagram users can now customize their experience by toggling read receipts, pinning both personal and group chats to their inbox, and responding with a variety of multimedia options, including stickers, GIFs, videos, photos, and voice messages.