Are you tired of sending incomplete or typo-filled DMs on Instagram? Your direct messages can now be edited within 15 minutes after sending them, due to a recent update from Meta. Previously, sending a new message was your only option. Follow this detailed guide to learn how to edit direct messages (DMs) on your iPhone or Android device with the Instagram app.
How to Edit a Direct Message on Instagram
To edit Instagram direct messages, just follow these steps:
- Open Instagram on your smartphone.
- Find the Messages icon in the top right corner of your screen and tap on it.
- Choose the message you want to edit.
- Press and hold on to the message you want to edit.
- Click on the “Edit” option.
- After making any required edits, resend the message to the recipient.
Remember that the recipient may have received the first message via notification before you change it, but editing direct messages is a useful feature.
Limitations of DM Editing Features on Instagram
While the benefit of editing direct messages, you should be aware of the following limitations:
- Instagram can access your edit history if the recipient reports an edited message.
- No changes can be made to messages that contain mentions; they must be unsent.
- Messages can only be edited five times.
- If you are using Instagram on a desktop device, you will not be able to use this feature.
- The recipient will be notified that changes have been made to their message by seeing an “Edited” label shown above it.
Instagram has many hidden features that might make your experience even better. Learn how to view liked posts, untag yourself from posts, and export messages on the platform. You can improve your Instagram experience by getting to know these features.
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