You Can Now Edit DMs on X (Twitter); Here’s How to Do It

DMs or Direct Messages have been a thing on X (formerly Twitter) for over a decade and since then, users of the platform have demanded the ability to edit messages, just like the option to edit posts. While the former arrived early, the ability to edit messages has also made its way to the platform in a recent update.

Mike (@cambridgemike), one of the engineers at X shared a post talking about this new feature and then, X’s official accountreshared the post officiallyannouncing the new edit option for private DMs. As of now, it isonly coming to the iOS versionof the app, but the good thing is that you don’t need X premium to use it. Yep, it is free to use for everyone on the app. Here’s how it works.save yourself from your own bad decisions (or typos) (or both)DM edits are here. you’re welcomehttps://t.co/RzELFRZgfY— X (@X)August 31, 2024

save yourself from your own bad decisions (or typos) (or both)DM edits are here. you’re welcomehttps://t.co/RzELFRZgfY— X (@X)August 31, 2024

How to Edit Messages on X

You can modify any of the older messages you sent on X using the Edit messages feature. Here’s how you can do it:

Rewritten messages will have an “Edited” label below them, so it isn’t as foolproof asSnapchat’s edit feature. While you canedit older messages, X will keep the data of the original messages for security purposes. There is a limit to how many messages you can edit. The platform currently lets you onlyedit a message up to five times, just like posts on X.

This new addition brings the app up to speed with other apps that have already included this feature. I know a lot of you who tend to send edgy DMs to others, just to regret later, will find this new addition quite handy. Hopefully, it drops for Android soon enough as well. What are your thoughts about this new edit functionality on X? Do you like it, and will you be using it? Let us know in the comments below.

Anshuman Jain

As a tech journalist, I dive into the ever-evolving tech landscape with a particular interest for smartphones, apps, and gaming. With a passion for sharing insights, my articles blend expertise with a friendly touch—think of me as your friendly neighborhood tech support.

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