It’s really simple to edit a message on WhatsApp. Here’s how:
- Select the message you want to edit by press and holding it.
- Tap on Edit from the message context menu (on iOS) or go to the three-dot menu at the top right corner of the screen (on Android).
- Type the new message you want to send in the text field.
- Tap the green check mark button next to the text box, and your edited message is saved.
I’ve waited for this feature on WhatsApp for a long time. It will especially be useful for people like me who make a lot of typos. From correcting a simple misspelling to adding extra context to a message, you can do a lot by editing a WhatsApp message. Notably, WhatsApp will mark Edited messages as edited on the message box to make the recipient aware of the correction without showing edit history.