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Edit a message
Zulip makes it possible to edit the content of your messages, letting you fix typos, clarify your thoughts, etc. Organization administrators can configure who can edit messages, and set time limits for this action. However, even organization owners cannot edit the content of a message sent by another user.
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You can also [edit message topics](/help/rename-a-topic).
Edit a message
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{tab|desktop-web}
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Click the pencil () icon. If you do not see the pencil () icon, you do not have permission to edit this message.
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Edit the content of the message.
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Click Save.
{tab|mobile}
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Tap Edit message. If you do not see the Edit message option, you do not have permission to edit this message.
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Edit the content of the message.
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Approve by tapping the checkmark (
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button in the bottom right corner of the app.
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After you have edited a message, the message is publicly
marked as **EDITED**. You can
[view a message's edit history](/help/view-a-messages-edit-history)
if it is [enabled](/help/disable-message-edit-history) in your organization.