WhatsApp edit button now available on beta

WhatsApp, the popular messaging app, has introduced an Edit button in its beta version, allowing users to make changes to their sent messages.

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The Edit button feature is currently available only in the beta version of WhatsApp, and its release in the stable version is yet to be announced.

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With the Edit button, users can modify the content of their sent messages, be it text, images, videos, or documents.

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Previously, WhatsApp only allowed users to delete their sent messages, leaving a "This message was deleted" notification in the chat. The Edit button provides a more flexible and convenient option.

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To access the Edit button, users need to select the message they want to edit, tap on the three-dot menu icon, and choose the "Edit" option.

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After selecting the Edit option, the message will open in the editing mode, where users can modify the content as desired.

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It's important to note that once a message has been edited, WhatsApp will display a "Edited" tag to indicate that changes have been made.

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The Edit button also comes with certain limitations. Users can only edit their messages within a specific time frame.

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Edited messages will retain their original timestamps, so recipients will be able to see that changes have been made.

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