Sometimes you say something in WhatsApp that you want to say differently. Or you made a typo. Don’t worry. You can edit your message. Read here how that works. And whether it is always possible.

Here’s how to edit a WhatsApp message.

Editing a sent message on WhatsApp is easy. Below you can read how it works on an iPhone and Android phone.

Edit WhatsApp message on iPhone.

1. Open the chat conversation containing the message. 
2. Press and hold the message for a few seconds. 
3. Tap Edit . Edit your message. 
4. Tap the check mark at the bottom right.

Edit WhatsApp message on Android

1. Open the chat conversation containing the message. 
2. Press and hold the message for a few seconds.
3. Tap the 3 dots icon at the top right. 
4. Tap Edit . Adjust the text. 
5. Tap the check mark at the bottom right.

How long can you edit a WhatsApp message?

You can edit a WhatsApp message up to 15 minutes after sending it. Are you unable to edit your WhatsApp message? Then there is a good chance that the 15 minutes have already passed. 

Good to know: edited will appear with the edited message. The recipient will know that you have changed something in the message.

Extra WhatsApp tips

Now you know how to easily edit your WhatsApp message. You can also pin a chat in WhatsApp . Handy if you often app with the same person. Or create a WhatsApp status . There are many possibilities in the app. Whether you send messages with your iPhone 16 or your Samsung Galaxy S24 .