How to Edit Messages on Messenger?

How to Edit Messages on Messenger :  In today's world, Messenger comes under the umbrella of various different applications that make communication as fast and as easy as possible. People seem to adapt to being able to send messages to each other so easily over this app. At times, however, the messages sent need to be changed after the delivery due to some spellings, information or misunderstandings. Such changes were allowed, after much distress previously, for deletion only, while Messenger now allows for the editing or alteration of the sent message within some stipulated time period. This kind of feature has made the whole experience of messaging an advancement and a user-friendly experience.

However, once you send a Facebook message, you have fifteen minutes to go back and edit it. After that, it has to be considered a done deal. The only option you have is to unsend the message and resend a new one.

How to edit the sent message in Messenger application

1.Click and hold on the chat you want to edit. Pop up window will appear.

2. From the pop-up menu, Tap on More. This will reveal Pin, Edit, Forward and Bump options.

3. Out of these options, Tap on 'Edit'. Now edit the message in the text box below.

4. Tap on the tiny check mark at the lower right corner of the edit.

FAQs:

Can I edit any message I've sent on Messenger? 

✅ Yes, but only messages you've sent yourself. You cannot edit messages sent by someone else.

How long do I have to edit a message after sending it? 

✅ In point of fact, with the most recent update, there is no limit per se, but that might change with future updates. It's advisably early edit after sending.

Will other see that I have edited the message? 

✅ Give an indication of editing through an 'edited' label beneath the message.

Can I see the original unedited message? 

✅ No. Except for the sender, no-one can see the original content after the editing.

I can edit messages in group chats, too? 

✅ Yes. Editing works almost the same way in both private chats and group chats.

Is the message edit feature available on both mobile and desktop? 

✅ Yes, it is. You can edit on both the Messenger app and the web version through a browser.