How to Edit a Tweet

This article explains how to revise your tweets on Twitter by copying the existing tweet, deleting it, and posting a revised version, since Twitter doesn't have an "edit" feature. The instructions in this guide are for the browser-based version of Twitter on PC; however, these instructions also work on Mac and on the Android and iOS Twitter apps.

How to Delete a Tweet

You can quickly remove an unwanted tweet if you make a typo or don't want it on your feed anymore. Here's how:

1. Log in to your Twitter account and select Profile.

   

2. Locate the tweet you want to delete and select the arrow located to the right to display a drop-down menu.

3. Select Delete.

   

4. Select Delete again to confirm.

   

How to Post a Revised Tweet

Posting a revised tweet essentially means copying and pasting the old tweet, then making any necessary changes before tweeting it again. Here's how to do it:

1. Log in to your Twitter account and select Profile.

   

2. Select the tweet you want to delete to open it in a separate window.

3. Highlight and copy the contents of the tweet.

   

4. Follow the above instructions for deleting a tweet.

5. Paste the copied text into a new tweet. Make any edits or corrections.

   

6. Select the Tweet button to post the revised tweet.