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Instagram Rolls Out Comment Editing With a 15-Minute Window

A short time limit balances easy typo fixes with guardrails on changing a thread’s meaning.

Overview

  • Instagram announced Thursday it is rolling out the ability to edit your own comment for up to 15 minutes after posting.
  • Users can make unlimited text edits within that window, according to Meta spokesperson Nicole Rechtszaid.
  • Edited comments show an “Edited” label, and Instagram does not display a version history.
  • Only text and emojis can be changed, so images, GIFs, or avatar reactions in comments still require deleting and reposting.
  • The feature is rolling out globally and appears as an Edit option under your comment, though availability can vary by app version and region.