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Meta allows to edit Instagram DMs now
This feature is similar to what is available to WhatsApp users as well.
California: If you like chatting with friends over Direct Messages (DM) in Instagram, the good news is that Meta has introduced three new features for Direct Message.
The features like message editing, pin messages and read receipts will now be available to Instagram users.
According to the company, it will be possible to edit messages sent in Direct Message within 15 minutes.
This way, if there is a typo in a text message, the user will be able to correct it or even add more words to the message.
This feature is similar to what is available to WhatsApp users as well.
To use it, long press the sent message and then click the Edit button hidden in the drop-down menu.
According to the company, this feature is available to all users.
Similarly, through the pin message feature, the user will be able to pin three chats that will appear at the top of the direct message inbox.
For this, tap and hold on a chat and then select the Pin option. This feature will be available to users in the next few days.
As for changing read receipts, go to ‘Settings & Privacy’ in Instagram and select the ‘Messages & Story Replies’ option. There, click on ‘Show Read Receipts’ to turn it on or off.