WhatsApp has introduced a channels feature, which is similar to Instagram 's . The feature successfully went through a testing phase in select regions before its recent global expansion. The company emphasizes that WhatsApp channels offer a simple, reliable and private way to receive important updates .
See also: How to follow a WhatsApp Channel
The distribution of updates in your channel reflects the way you usually use WhatsApp to communicate with friends and family, but there are also significant variations.
Updates appear in a separate tab within the app, separate from your personal chats and calls. While some features may remind you of WhatsApp chats, channel updates act as a one-way broadcast rather than a conversation. All updates are broadcast exclusively from your channel, and your followers will not have visibility of your name or phone number.
You can edit channel updates up to 30 days after they are shared. Edited channel updates will have the word “edited” next to the timestamp and will be visible to anyone viewing a channel.
See also: How to follow a WhatsApp Channel?
Below are the instructions for editing a channel update
Steps
- Open the WhatsApp app and go to the “channels” section.
- Access the channel update you want to modify, click the dropdown icon and select the edit option.
- After making this modification, provide your update.
- Once you finish, click the selection mark to complete your task.
See also: How to delete a WhatsApp Channel
What to remember
* There is a 30-day time limit for editing messages.
* Editing a channel update will not send a notification to your channel followers.
* You cannot edit photos, videos, or other media.
