How to change a message on VK. How can I save the original version of a message in case someone edits it? How long can you change a sent message?

In the fall of 2017, the developers of the VKontakte social network added a convenient and practical “Edit Posts” function. This event was received positively by the community, because now you can correct blots instead of writing additional messages in dialogues or the feed. Read on to learn how to use the new tool.

How to edit a message

Editing correspondence is not difficult. The main thing to consider is that after publishing a post in a group or a message in dialogues, the change function is available for 24 hours. To achieve this task, you will need to perform the following actions:

1. Hover your mouse over the entry you want to change. Next in the right corner is an icon in the form of three dots.
2. Click on it, after which a form for changing the message opens. We correct errors or completely rewrite the text and save the updated information.
3. To make sure it's done correctly, refresh the page. The entry should be transformed, and next to it should appear the inscription: “Edited” with the date.

It doesn’t matter where the tool needs to be implemented, the execution method is the same everywhere. The text is corrected for all users of the social network. The only difference arises when working from mobile devices.

Editing differences in the mobile version

Currently, social network specialists have provided the ability to edit messages in the full and mobile versions of the site. Note that for smartphone applications on Windows Phone, Android, iOS have not yet developed functional solutions for this function.

Therefore, if it is necessary to use the latter, we recommend using Google Chrome. The system has a similar sequence of actions. We go to the mobile version of m.vk.com and implement the functionality to the fullest. The innovation is convenient and practical, so we recommend that every owner of a VKontakte profile learn how to use it for the benefit of the Russian language and your business.

How can I change the message?

You can change the sent message in personal correspondence within 24 hours (24 hours) from the moment it was sent.

1. Click on the message or hover over it. In the mobile application, you just need to click on the message once, you don’t need to hold your finger.
2. Select an item "Edit" or click the edit button, it looks like a pencil:

In the full version of VK:

In the mobile version of VK:

Then edit the message and click the checkbox:

The changes will be saved. That's all! You have edited the message. Can be repeated if necessary.

In the full version of VK you can do this:

1. Make sure the cursor is in the input field and blinking (if not, press the space bar).
2. Press the up arrow on your keyboard ().
3. Editing of your last sent message will be enabled.
4. Edit the message and press Enter.

This can be done even if your message has already been answered.

Will the person know that the message has been edited?

A note will appear next to the message (ed.)- that is, “edited.” This is precisely what is needed so that the recipient understands that the message has been changed. Mark (ed.) no way to remove:

In addition, if a person has enabled the function of notifications about new messages by e-mail, then he will still see the first version of the message if he goes into his mail.

Can you change messages only through the VK website? What about through an app on your phone?

You can change a sent message in a personal message in both the full and mobile versions of the VKontakte website, as well as in the official VK mobile applications on iPhone and Android. In mobile applications, this feature appeared later, and if you have an old version, then it may not have the ability to edit. The application needs to be updated.

How to edit messages, comments, replies in groups?

Almost the same. In the full version of VK, you need to hover the cursor over the message and press the pencil button. On mobile - click on the pale arrow in the lower right corner of the message, a menu will open, then select "Edit". You can also do this in an app on your phone. In the VK mobile application, simply click on the message to open the menu. After changing the message, click "Save".

Answers to other questions about editing messages in VK

How long can I change a sent message?

Within one day (24 hours) from the moment of submission, but not from the moment of the last edit. Once the deadline has expired, the message cannot be changed in any way.

How many times can I edit a message?

As much as you want.

Is it possible to edit a message that I have read?

Yes, you can. Just like unread. In any case, a mark will appear next to it (ed.)- that is, “edited.” The read message will change, but will remain “read”.

Will a read message become unread if I edit it?

No, it will look like it has been read.

Is it possible to edit and completely erase (delete) a message?

Is it possible to change other people's messages?

Of course not.

How to edit a message if you are in an emergency situation?

Why can't I change the message?

Possible reasons:

1. More than a day (24 hours) has passed since you sent it. After this time, you can no longer edit the message.
2. Are you trying to change the message to old version mobile application on the phone, but there was no such option yet. Update the application or log into your VK through the mobile or full version of the site.

Why do you need to edit messages at all?

So that you can correct some stupid typo or rephrase something if you wrote and thought that the interlocutor would not fully understand you.

How can I see what the message was before editing?

No, but if you have notifications of new messages enabled by email, the first version of the message will be sent there.

How can I find out what time a message was edited?

Hover over the mark (ed.)— a tooltip will appear indicating the time the message was edited.

How can I save the original version of a message in case someone edits it?

If you are worried that the other person will change his message for personal interests, highlight it and forward it to yourself (by clicking "Forward" find yourself in dialogues by name). Now, even if a person edits it, you will have a copy of the original with the date and time.

Unfortunately, not many users know that the social network vk has the ability to edit own messages. This function appeared relatively recently and is available in full and mobile versions website (they promise that in the next updates it will become available to users of the mobile application).

Also, today we will touch on the deletion function, which allows you to delete messages in correspondence not only from your side, but also from your interlocutors. Both functions are very useful and quite in demand, so let's look at them.

Editing messages in VK

More recently, users have the ability to edit messages. This can be done within 24 hours from the moment of sending. To make changes to your message, hover your mouse over it and click on the pencil icon that should appear to the right of it.

You can now edit your message and add attachments to it. Finally, click on the circled checkmark icon for the changes to take effect.

Such a message will be marked as "(ed.)", indicating that a change has been made to it.

Deleting VKontakte messages

Now let's look at a function that allows you to delete messages not only from yourself, but also from your interlocutor. This feature was added quite recently and not many people know about it. It works the same way as normal deletion, with the exception of one nuance. After you have selected the message you want to delete and clicked on the special icon, you must additionally check the “Delete for everyone” checkbox.

The message will be deleted from correspondence not only from you, but also from your interlocutor.

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