Edit or delete a message

You can change or remove any message you sent. You cannot edit or delete messages that other people sent.

Changes appear for everyone in the team right away, without a refresh.

Before you beginCopy Anchor Link

• You can only edit or delete your own messages.
• Open the team that contains the message.

Edit a messageCopy Anchor Link

1. Open the three-dot menu on your message and select Edit.
2. Change the text, and add or remove an attachment if you want.
3. Select Update, or select Cancel to keep the original.

Teamcomms shows "Message updated successfully" and all team members see the new version.

Delete a messageCopy Anchor Link

1. Open the three-dot menu on your message and select Delete.
2. In the Confirm dialog, select Delete, or select Cancel to keep the message.

Deleting a message cannot be undone. Teamcomms shows "Message deleted" and the message disappears for everyone in the team.

What happens nextCopy Anchor Link

• Edited and deleted messages update for every team member in real time.
• Deleting a message also removes its replies, reactions, and image.

TroubleshootingCopy Anchor Link

• If you do not see Edit or Delete, the message was sent by someone else. You can only change your own messages.

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