if the edit tab doesn't appear what should I do

I can't edit iMessage be cause the edit tab on iMessage doesn't appear


iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Oct 29, 2022 09:05 AM

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Posted on Oct 31, 2022 05:08 PM

Hello alden37,


Thanks for posting in the Apple Support Communities. We're happy to look into this with you. We understand that you're experiencing some issues with editing messages on iPhone. To start, have you confirmed you're following the correct process as is outlined here: Unsend and edit messages on iPhone - Apple Support?


Are there any actions you've performed to try and resolve this issue? This could be as simple as quitting the Messages app, restarting your iPhone, or even installing the most recent update. If you haven't tried any of those options, you may want to give them a try in the order listed below to see if it helps. If you have updates available, be sure to back up your iPhone before installing.


  1. Close an app on your iPhone or iPod touch - Apple Support
  2. Restart your iPhone - Apple Support
  3. How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
  4. Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Best regards.




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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Oct 31, 2022 05:08 PM in response to alden37

Hello alden37,


Thanks for posting in the Apple Support Communities. We're happy to look into this with you. We understand that you're experiencing some issues with editing messages on iPhone. To start, have you confirmed you're following the correct process as is outlined here: Unsend and edit messages on iPhone - Apple Support?


Are there any actions you've performed to try and resolve this issue? This could be as simple as quitting the Messages app, restarting your iPhone, or even installing the most recent update. If you haven't tried any of those options, you may want to give them a try in the order listed below to see if it helps. If you have updates available, be sure to back up your iPhone before installing.


  1. Close an app on your iPhone or iPod touch - Apple Support
  2. Restart your iPhone - Apple Support
  3. How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
  4. Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Best regards.




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