WhatsApp, the world’s most popular messaging app, is set to introduce a new feature that has been long-awaited by its users: message editing. After several leaks, the company has finally revealed that it is in the process of rolling out this feature. WhatsApp has already made some significant changes in recent times. Such as the deletion of messages for everyone and the new multi-device mode. And now, message editing is the next big thing.
Whatsapp is preparing to launch message editing!
This feature has been a dream for some users and a nightmare for others. While it will give people the ability to make corrections to typos or grammatical errors, it may also be in use to change the meaning of a message, leading to potential misunderstandings or disputes.
WhatsApp has been working on the message editing feature for some time now. And many have had the opportunity to test it. They confirm that the feature is straightforward to use, and it works quite well. To edit a message, you need to long tap on the message until you select it. And then choose the edit option from the context menu.
Once you have selected the edit option, you will see a preview of your message, with a typing box just below it. You can then make any changes you want to the message. And what you write below will be sent as an edit to the message, replacing the previous text. You can edit a message as many times as you want. As long as it is within the grace period for editing, which is currently at 15 minutes.
When you edit a message, WhatsApp will highlight it with the text “Edited”. Although the original sent time will be kept and won’t change with the minute it was edited. It is also worth noting that there is no edit history, so no one can see what the previous message was if they didn’t see it at the time. The only thing you will see is that it got modification.
Whatsapp next big thing
WhatsApp is known for activating its features from the server-side, meaning that users who do not have a recent version of WhatsApp or active message editing will receive a text indicating that “You received an edited message. You can view it if you have the latest version of WhatsApp.”
One of the concerns that some users may have is the potential for abuse of the message editing feature. While it is a useful tool, there is always the possibility that it could be in use to manipulate conversations or deceive others. To address this concern, WhatsApp has set a relatively short grace period for editing messages. And it is possible that Whatsapp may adjust this time frame in the future.
It is also worth mentioning that WhatsApp is not the first messaging app to introduce the message editing feature. Telegram has had this feature for some time, and it has proven to be popular with its users. However, WhatsApp is by far the most widely used messaging app, with over two billion active users, so this feature is likely to have a significant impact on the way people communicate.
In conclusion, the message editing feature is a long-awaited addition to WhatsApp that will make communication more convenient for its users. While there are concerns about the potential for abuse, WhatsApp has taken steps to address these concerns by setting a relatively short grace period for editing messages. It remains to see when the feature will be available to everyone. But we expect it to roll out very soon. As always, we will keep you updated on any further developments.
