Recently announced in WhatsApp that it will allow editing of media messages of WhatsApp as well. And WhatsApp Caption Message Edit Feature Now Available, which means you can easily edit captions written in your media messages on both iOS and Android versions.
If you also want to know in detail about WhatsApp caption message edit feature, then definitely read this article till the end. In this article, we will know in detail how you can edit the caption written in any type of media sent on WhatsApp. Also, within how long you will be able to use this edit feature. So, without further delay let’s start the article.
WhatsApp Caption Message Edit Feature Now Available
WhatsApp, which is owned by Meta, has added a new ability this year: the option to edit messages you’ve sent. Now, there’s more news—the platform is reportedly starting to let users edit captions on media they’ve already sent. This means you can change the captions of your photos, GIFs, documents, and videos even after sending them.
You can edit the media caption sent in the message within 15 minutes. That is, within 15 minutes of the time you have sent the message, you have to edit this message. Otherwise you will not be able to take advantage of this new facility.
As per WABetaInfo, this feature is now becoming available to users who’ve updated WhatsApp to the latest versions on iOS and Android. If you don’t have it yet, don’t fret—it will gradually reach everyone.
This feature was first spotted in the WhatsApp for iOS 23.16.72 update. WABetaInfo confirmed that the feature is indeed reaching users after they install the latest updates from the App Store and the TestFlight app for iOS, as well as from the Google Play Store for Android.
WhatsApp’s new edit feature for captions is great news. Sometimes, it’s annoying to send a message and then see a mistake in the caption, or to want to add more details after sending. But now, with the caption edit feature, you can easily and quickly correct these errors.
Also read: WhatsApp’s New Text Formatting Tools: What You Need to Know
How to Use WhatsApp’s Caption Message Edit Feature
To use the caption message, edit feature, simply follow these steps:
- Open WhatsApp and go to the chat where the message with the caption you want to edit is located.
- Tap and hold on the message.
- Select the “Edit” option from the menu that appears.
- Make the changes you need to the caption.
- Tap on the “Send” button to save your changes.
