Twitter Expands Edit Tweet Test to All Users

(Twitter Testing Edit Tweet Feature for All)

Twitter confirms testing its Edit Tweet feature with all users globally. This test starts today. Twitter previously tested editing with Twitter Blue subscribers. Now all users can access this feature for a limited time. Twitter wants wider feedback.

The feature allows users to change a Tweet after posting. Users see an “Edit” button. They can fix typos or update information. Users get a short time window to make edits. The exact time limit applies to all edits.

Twitter displays an icon showing an edited Tweet. Viewers can tap the icon. They see the Tweet’s full edit history. This shows all past versions. Twitter believes this maintains transparency. People know a Tweet changed.

The company states user requests drove this feature. People often want to fix small mistakes. They dislike deleting and reposting. Editing offers a simpler solution. Twitter hopes this improves the user experience. It helps people communicate clearly.

Twitter notes editing has constraints. Users cannot completely rewrite Tweets much later. The time limit prevents misuse. The edit history provides a clear record. Everyone sees the original message and changes.

(Twitter Testing Edit Tweet Feature for All)

This global test is a major step. Twitter aims to gather data from diverse users. Feedback will shape the final product. Twitter might adjust the feature based on results. The company wants to get editing right before a full launch. Twitter emphasizes user safety and conversation integrity remain priorities. The edit history supports this goal.