Instagram introduces 15-minute edit window for DMs

Edit typos, pin important chats, and control your privacy with Instagram's latest messaging features.

Users can edit a direct message on Instagram for up to 15 minutes (Image credit: Meta)

Meta’s photo and video-sharing platform, Instagram, announced on Monday that users can now edit messages on the platform for up to 15 minutes after sending them. Additionally, the platform now allows users to pin up to three groups or 1:1 chats for easy access.

The 15-minute edit window is similar to that of other messaging platforms like WhatsApp, which allows users to correct messages that “doesn’t sound right”. Users can edit a single message multiple times, and once edited, it will be highlighted that the message has been edited.

Furthermore, Instagram is introducing a new feature that enables users to turn off read receipts, catering to those who value their privacy. Additionally, users can now save their favourite stickers and reply to a text message with a sticker GIF, photo, or video, which adds a new dimension to messaging on Instagram.

How to edit a message on Instagram DM?

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You can edit an Instagram message on both Android and iOS devices. Just make sure that the app is up-to-date. To edit a direct message on Instagram, long-press on the message that you wish to edit, which opens up the menu. From the menu, select the edit option, and you will be able to edit your Instagram direct messages for up to 15 minutes.

How to pin a chat on Instagram?

To pin a chat on Instagram, swipe from the left on the profile or group you want to pin and select the pin option. You can also unpin a profile by following the same steps. You can either pin up to three groups, or three profiles, or mix and match two groups and a profile, or vice versa.

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