Edit or delete a sent message in Microsoft Teams
Mistakes happen. Fortunately, you can edit or delete the messages sent in Teams.
Edit a sent message
You can edit any message that you have sent to a chat or channel.
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Hover over the message and select Edit
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Edit your message, then select Done
There's no limit to how many times you can make changes to a sent message.
Delete a sent message
If you need to backtrack and delete something you just sent, go to the message and select More options 
If you haven't sent the message yet, select Format 
Undo a deleted message
Go to the deleted message and select Undo.
: If you can't edit or delete sent messages, it may be due to settings set by your IT admin. Contact your IT admin for more details.
Edit a sent message
In a chat, press and hold your message to select the edit option.
Edit your message in a channel by tapping More options 
Delete a sent message
To delete a chat message, press and hold the message and select the delete option.
To delete a message in a channel, tap More options
Edit a sent message
In a chat, press and hold your message to select the edit option.
Edit your message in a channel by tapping More options 
Delete a sent message
To delete a chat message, press and hold the message and select the delete option.
To delete a message in a channel, tap More options
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