How to Edit a Tweet on Twitter? Did you know that tweets on Twitter can be edited? You certainly can! But just for 30 minutes after you send the tweet. And only if you have Twitter Blue installed. This is how it works. We guarantee that you will have enough time to read the content before the edit clock runs out.
You can delete and republish a tweet, but you can’t modify it. Because Twitter does not have an “edit” capability, this article explains how to change your tweets by copying the old tweet, deleting it, and uploading a revised version. The steps in this post are for the PC browser-based version of Twitter; however, they also work on the Mac, as well as the Android and iOS Twitter apps. How to Modify a Tweet on Twitter?
How to Edit a Tweet on Twitter?
You created the tweet. You pressed the send button. You have some regrets. What happens next?
When you have Twitter Blue, your tweet does not go live right away—you have a few seconds to reverse it. Alternatively, you might edit it. Even if you return to your tweet after it has gone live, you can still make changes. However, you only have half an hour.
- Choose the tweet. Then, in the upper right corner, click the stacked dots icon to open the menu of interactions for that tweet. The option at the bottom is Edit Tweet. Select that, then change whatever you wish before clicking the blue Update button in the upper right.
- Before the tweet goes live, you will have the chance to reread it and make changes before publishing the modified version. When you confirm it, the edit becomes live and you receive a confirmation note. Be advised that modified tweets are accompanied by a public notice indicating that the tweet has been edited.
Can You “Re-Edit” a Tweet on Twitter?
- After you’ve edited a tweet, you can go back and edit it again. That small remark, on the other hand, keeps track of the most recent edit. So don’t try anything nefarious.
- There is one additional little oddity to this functionality that you should be aware of. You can only edit the tweet on the device from which it was sent. You cannot edit a tweet created in browser desktop mode in the app, and vice versa.
How to Delete a Tweet on Twitter?
If you make an error or no longer want a tweet in your feed, you can instantly erase it. Here’s how it’s done:
- Log in to your Twitter account and go to Settings > Profile.
- Locate the tweet you wish to remove and click the right arrow to bring up a drop-down option.
- Choose Delete.
- Select Delete once more to confirm.
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How to Post a Revised Tweet?
Posting a corrected tweet entails copying and pasting the previous tweet, and then making any necessary changes before retweeting it. Here’s how to go about it:
- Log in to your Twitter account and go to Settings > Profile.
- To remove a tweet, select it and open it in a new window.
- Highlight and copy the tweet’s content.
- To delete a tweet, follow the steps outlined above.
- Copy the copied content and paste it into a new tweet. Make any necessary changes or revisions.
- To post the corrected tweet, click the Tweet button.
How Much Would You Pay to Edit Post?
Twitter Blue has a plethora of functions. The edit option may be enough to justify the cost for some people whose thumbs move faster than their eyes. It comes with a tag, and after thirty minutes, you’ll just have to delete tweets like everyone else. However, the option to edit tweets comes in handy.
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