Edit function removed from iMessages

I am at 16.4.1 in IOS and Ventura 13.3.1 and it appears the "Edit" function has been removed in iMessage. It is extremely slow to delete iMessage and then confirm each one.

Posted on May 4, 2023 05:17 AM

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Mike_P1

Community Specialist

May 9, 2023 08:21 AM in response to hughfromgreensboro

Greetings hughfromgreensboro,

It sounds like you have questions about iMessage and edit/unsend a message. We know how important this is for you and will help get you to the right place for answers. Those functions haven't been removed.

Check out these support articles on how to unsend or edit a message:

• Unsend and edit messages on iPhone - Apple Support

• Unsend or edit a message on Mac - Apple Support

Please let us know if this answers your questions. We'll be here for you.

All the best.

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