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# Edit a sent message

> Correct a text message or media caption after it has been sent.

Edit a text message or the caption on an image or video after it has been sent. The message updates inline with an "Edited" label.

## Steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the chat">
    Navigate to the conversation containing the message.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open message actions">
    Hover over the message and open the actions menu.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Edit">
    The edit modal opens with the current text and a live bubble preview.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Make your changes">
    Update the text or caption. The preview updates as you type.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm">
    Save the edit. The message updates in place and shows an "Edited" label in the thread.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Tips

* Works on both text messages and captions on images or videos.
* The live preview shows exactly how the message will look before you confirm.
* You can only edit messages your team sent — not messages from the contact.

## Related

* [Delete a message](/docs/product/chats/delete-message)
* [Reply to a customer](/docs/product/chats/reply-to-customer)