Edit and delete messages

Fix a typo or remove a message you've sent.

Edit your message

Desktop

1. Hover over your message.
2. Select the Edit icon (pencil).
3. Make your changes in the text field.
4. Press Enter to save or Escape to cancel.

tip

You can also press the Up Arrow key to quickly edit your most recent message.

Mobile

1. Long-press your message.
2. Tap Edit message.
3. Make your changes.
4. Tap the confirm icon to save, or the cancel icon to discard your changes. Both sit beside the message field.

Once a message has been edited, it is marked so others can see it changed. On mobile an edited tag appears under the message.

Delete your message

Desktop

1. Hover over your message.
2. Select the More icon (three dots).
3. Select Delete message.
4. Confirm by selecting Delete.

tip

Hold Shift and select the Delete icon (trash can) to delete a message instantly without a confirmation dialog.

Mobile

1. Long-press your message.
2. Tap Delete message.
3. A Delete message? confirmation appears. Tap Delete.

warning

Deleted messages cannot be recovered.