The popular messaging app WhatsApp has introduced a new feature to allow users to edit their Channel updates for up to thirty days after sharing them.
“There is a thirty-day time limit for editing messages. Edited channel updates will have the word “edited” next to the timestamp and will be shown to everyone viewing channel,” noted WhatsApp.
Moreover, WhatsApp explained that editing a channel update will not send a notification to people following a user’s channel.
“You can’t edit photos, videos or other types of media,” said WhatsApp.
Editing Channels for Android
Android users will edit their channels in three steps as described below.
- Long press the channel update you want to edit then tap the three dots.
- Select Edit and make your update.
- When you are finished, tap the check mark.
WhatsApp iPhone Users Procedure
Additionally, iPhone users will follow a similar process to Android users with a slight change in the first step.
1.Long press the channel update you want to edit then tap Edit.
2.Select Edit and make your update.
3.When you are finished, tap the check mark.
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Web and Desktop
However, the editing process is a bit different for web and desktop users.
Even though it is still done in three steps just like the ones described, WhatsApp made a slight difference as described below
1.Hover over the channel update you want to edit, then click the dropdown > Edit
2.Edit your update.
3.Click the checkmark when you are finished.
Further, the social media platform urged users to join the waitlist to be notified when Channels are available to them.
“Where Channels is available, we are rolling out new features gradually. Some features, like being able to create a channel, might not be available to you yet,” explained WhatsApp.
How to Create WhatsApp Channel
WhatsApp Channel allows users to share updates and connect with their followers directly through WhatsApp.
To create a Channel, you will need a WhatsApp account or a WhatsApp Business app.
Moreover, the WhatsApp account must be updated to the latest version.
Also Read: New Features for WhatsApp Business Announced
Create a channel
1.Open WhatsApp Web, and go to Channels by clicking the Channels icon
2.Click > Create channel.
3.Click Continue and continue through the onscreen prompts.
4.Add a channel name to finish creating your channel. You can choose to change the name again at any time.
5.Customize your channel: You can choose to customize your channel now by adding a description and icon or wait until later.
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- Add a channel description: Write a few words to help potential followers understand what your channel is about.
- Add a channel icon: Add an image from your phone or the web to stand out.
- Click Create channel, and you’re done!
To get help with your channel, reach out to support: WhatsApp Settings > Help > Contact us.
