How to Unsend or Edit an iMessage on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

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With the introduction of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sonoma, Apple users can now edit or unsend iMessages, giving you more control over your conversations. Whether you’ve sent a message in error or need to make a quick correction, this guide will walk you through how to unsend or edit iMessages on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

 Unsend or Edit iMessages on iPhone and iPad

 Unsend an iMessage

1. Open the Messages App:

   Launch the Messages app on your iPhone or iPad.

2. Select the Conversation:

   Tap on the conversation containing the message you want to unsend.

3. Find the Message:

   Locate the message you wish to unsend. You can only unsend messages within 2 minutes of sending them.

4. Tap and Hold the Message:

   Press and hold the message until a menu appears.

5. Choose “Undo Send”:

   In the menu, tap on “Undo Send.” The message will be removed from the conversation, and you’ll see a “You unsent a message” notification.

 Edit an iMessage

1. Open the Messages App:

   Launch the Messages app on your iPhone or iPad.

2. Select the Conversation:

   Tap on the conversation that contains the message you want to edit.

3. Find the Message:

   Locate the message you want to modify. You can only edit messages within 15 minutes of sending them.

4. Tap and Hold the Message:

   Press and hold the message until a menu appears.

5. Choose “Edit”:

   Tap on “Edit” from the menu.

6. Make Your Changes:

   Edit the message text as needed.

7. Tap the Checkmark:

   Tap the checkmark to save your changes. The recipient will see that the message has been edited, and they can view the edit history by tapping on the “Edited” label.

 Unsend or Edit iMessages on Mac

 Unsend an iMessage

1. Open the Messages App:

   Launch the Messages app on your Mac.

2. Select the Conversation:

   Click on the conversation containing the message you want to unsend.

3. Find the Message:

   Locate the message you want to unsend. Like on iOS devices, you can only unsend messages within 2 minutes of sending them.

4. Right-Click on the Message:

   Control-click or right-click on the message to bring up the context menu.

5. Choose “Undo Send”:

   Select “Undo Send” from the menu. The message will be removed from the conversation, and you’ll see a notification indicating that the message was unsent.

 Edit an iMessage

1. Open the Messages App:

   Launch the Messages app on your Mac.

2. Select the Conversation:

   Click on the conversation that contains the message you want to edit.

3. Find the Message:

   Locate the message you want to modify. You can edit messages within 15 minutes of sending them.

4. Right-Click on the Message:

   Control-click or right-click on the message to bring up the context menu.

5. Choose “Edit”:

   Click on “Edit” from the menu.

6. Make Your Changes:

   Modify the message text as necessary.

7. Press Return or Enter:

   After making your changes, press Return or Enter to save the edited message. The recipient will be notified that the message has been edited, and they can view the edit history by tapping on the “Edited” label.

 Important Considerations

- Time Limits: You can only unsend messages within 2 minutes and edit them within 15 minutes of sending.

- Recipient's Device: Both you and the recipient need to be using compatible iOS, iPadOS, or macOS versions for unsend and edit features to work.

- Notification: Recipients will be notified if a message has been edited or unsent.

- Group Chats: Editing or unsending messages in group chats will affect all participants.

By following these steps, you can manage your messages more effectively, making corrections or retracting messages as needed.