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Instagram Finally Lets You Edit Comments — But There's a 15-Minute Window. After That, No Changes Allowed and 'Edited' Label Appears

2026-04-12 11 Dailymotion

Instagram just made a small but useful change — you can now edit your comments. But there's a catch.

The new feature gives users a 15-minute window to fix typos, rephrase thoughts, or correct mistakes. After that? No changes allowed. And you can only edit the text — if your comment includes a photo, that stays locked.

You can edit as many times as you want within those 15 minutes. Once edited, the comment gets an "Edited" label. But don't worry — no one can see your edit history or previous versions.

It's a win for anyone who's ever cringed at a typo seconds after hitting post. Just don't take too long to notice. ⏰✏️📱

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