Instagram users often like and comment on other people’s Instagram post, videos to better connect with them. However, often it might happen that after posting a comment you realised you have committed an error. In that case, there is nothing to worry about. You can edit a comment on Instagram by deleting and reposting it.
Presently, Instagram does not allow users to simply edit a comment. You cannot change the wording of your comment with just a few taps. You will have to delete and repost a new comment. The feature is thus extremely beneficial for removing anomalies from posted Instagram comments and making desired changes.
Can you edit a comment on Instagram?
You cannot edit a comment, once you have posted it on Instagram. However, if you do not like the comment the way you have posted it on Instagram, you can delete the comment. After deleting you can post a new one with the required changes. However, editing an existing comment is not yet possible on Instagram.
You can delete and post comments on Instagram on different devices. Deleting and reposting is a good alternative to editing a comment in the absence of the feature. It is also to be highlighted the option to delete and repost is only available for a person’s own comment.
You cannot delete another person’s comment on Instagram except when it is your own Instagram post. If it is an Instagram post or Instagram story that you have posted on your account, you can delete other people’s comments.
Why can’t I edit an Instagram comment?
You can’t edit any comment on Instagram because the feature is not available presently. The only thing you can do is delete and repost the comment. However, if you are facing problems in deleting and reposting a comment, there might be a few reasons for it.
Difficulty in deleting a comment might be because there is a glitch on Instagram. The comment could have been already deleted on Instagram but due to the glitch, you are unable to delete it. In that case, wait for some time or close the app and reopen it.
If there’s any problem with reposting the comment, ensure that you have good internet connectivity and you are using Instagram on the latest version. Besides, make sure you are not tagging more than 5 people in a single comment or not using more than 30 hashtags. Moreover, if you are trying to post the same comment again and again, there might be an issue with posting a comment.
If you are trying to delete and repost but couldn’t figure out how to do the same, read more to find out below.
How to delete and repost a comment on Instagram on mobile
We all know Instagram won’t let you edit a comment. But this does not mean that whatever comment has been once posted you would stay on Instagram for eternity. You can always delete an existing comment and post a new comment with desired changes. We will elaborate on how to delete and repost a comment on Instagram App that you are using on your mobile.
Here’s how to delete and repost a comment on Instagram on Android:
- Install the Instagram App on your Android device from the App store.
- Open Instagram and “Login”.
- Look for the comment you wish to edit or delete.
- Tap or hold on to the screen area where your comment is visible.
- Now on your screen, you will see the “trash bin” icon. Locate the icon and tap on it to delete the comment. If a pop-up appears asking you to reconfirm the action, reconfirm it by selecting any option that is displayed like Delete, Ok, etc.
- Now post a new comment with the changes that you wanted to make using the “Type a comment”.
So just with a few clicks you can remove the unwanted comment and post a desired one with changes on your Android Instagram App.
If you are an iPhone user, here’s how to delete and repost a comment on Instagram:
- Install the Instagram App on your iPhone from the App store.
- Open Instagram and “Login”.
- Look for the comment you wish to edit or delete.
- Tap on the comment you want to delete. You might see the “trash can” icon. If this does not work, tap and hold the comment and drag it to the left side of your screen, Once you see the “trash can” icon, tap on it to delete the comment.
- If a pop-up appears asking you to reconfirm the action, reconfirm it by selecting any option that is displayed like Delelte, Ok, etc.
- Now you can post a new comment with the changes that you wanted to make. On the screen, below the Instagram post that you see, you will see the space “Type a comment”. Type your comment here and post it once you are done.
How to delete and repost a comment on Instagram’s website
Here’s how to delete and repost a comment on Instagram’s website:
- Open your web browser on your laptop or PC and type “instagram.com” in the URL bar. Now, press enter.
- Now enter your details, including your username and password, and “login” to your Instagram account.
- Now look for the comment you wish to edit.
- Below or beside the comment, you will notice the “three-dots” icon.
- In the pop-up that appears, you will see different options. Choose “delete” and confirm the option.
- Thereafter, you can post a new comment with the changes that you wanted to make. Use the “Type a comment” space for it. Once you are done, post the comment.
Voila! Just with a few taps, you can delete and repost a comment on Instagram’s website.
Summing Up
Instagram does not let you edit your comments. However, it does give you the option to delete and post a new one. You can delete and repost any comment on any Android or iOS device. Even on Instagram’s website, the feature is available. The option o delete and repost is definitely a boon to people who want to correct the mistakes they make in the comment section of Instagram.
