Today, in this article, we show how to edit text messages on iOS. It’s not completely out of the ordinary to send hundreds of text messages in a day, especially if you’re participating in a large group chat. And with so many messages being sent back and forth, you should expect to make a mistake or two. Usually, though, this is not a problem. A recipient can spot simple grammatical errors, and if you text the wrong person, they can usually apologize with a simple “sorry” and everything will be fine. Until it isn’t.
Sometimes a mistake in a text message can cause anger or embarrassment. That’s why you should be able to retrieve any message and edit what you’ve sent, which you can finally do with iOS. At its WWDC event in June, Apple revealed these new iPhone text messages features. Apple Pay Later and new customization options for the lock screen are two other novelties features coming to the iPhone. Also, Messages will now include SharePlay. Below are the steps on how to edit text messages on iOS.
Editing Text Messages on iOS
Step 1: in messages, tap and hold the text message you want to edit. Remember, you must do this within 15 minutes of submitting the text.
Step 2: In the ensuing popup menu, select edit.
Step 3: Make the corrections you need and tap the blue checkmark to the right of the message when finished. If you decide not to edit the message, tap the gray X to the left to exit.
Step 4: Your new and improved message will now appear in the topic with a notation that it was edited.
Final Words
We hope you like our article about how to edit text messages on iOS. On iOS, editing a text message is quite simple, although there are some restrictions. First, you have 15 minutes after submitting the text to make any necessary edits; otherwise, your misspelled content will be saved forever. Anyone using an older version of the iOS software will receive a second text with the changes made; only other iOS users will see the changed text (with a note that it has been edited). Android device users will not be able to notice any fixes, of course.