Our social interactions on apps like Instagram are full of embarrassing mistakes; a face-saving feature like the ability to edit posts on the fly can save everything from typos to impulsive comments. This article will show you how to edit a sent message on Instagram.

Starting in early 2024, you can edit messages sent through Instagram within a certain time frame. Whether you’re using the Instagram app on Android or iPhone, follow these steps to edit your message even after you hit Send.

Select the chat conversation to which you sent the message you want to edit.

Tap and hold the sent message in the chat to reveal a context menu.