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Commenting on Instagram posts is a great way to interact with the Instagram community. Instagram users can ask questions, raise ideas, and share opinions. But what if you notice a spelling mistake or unclear phrase after publishing? Although you cannot edit comments, the workaround will achieve the same result. Read on to find out what it is.
How to edit comments on your own Instagram post on iPhone
You can’t edit comments you or someone else has made on your posts directly, but you can still achieve your goal.
To “edit” a comment you’ve written on one of your posts, access the post from a browser, copy and paste the comment into a Notes app to edit it, repost the edited version, and delete the old one.
To do this using your iPhone, follow the instructions below.
- Log in to your Instagram account.
- Find the comment you want to edit.
- At the top right, tap the vertical three-dot icon.
- Select “Copy link”.
- Leave Instagram to open a browser on your phone.
- Paste the link in the address bar to navigate there.
- At the top left of the browser, tap “AA.”
- Tap “Website Settings” and enable the “Request Desktop Website” toggle switch.
- Select “Done.”
You will then access the desktop version of Instagram.
- To avoid being prompted for the app version, tap “Sign In” to sign in to your account in the top navigation bar.
- Only some comments will be shown. Tap “See all x comments” to see them all.
- Go to the comment you want to change and then long-press it to get the “Select All” and “Copy” options.
- Tap “Select All” to highlight the text, then tap “Copy.” The text will be copied to your clipboard.
- Open a notes app, then long-press anywhere on the page to get the “Paste” option.
- “Paste” the text and then edit it.
- Once you’re happy with the changes, select and copy the text to your clipboard.
To delete the previous comment, follow these steps:
- Come back to the post and comment on the Instagram app.
- Swipe left on the comment.
- Tap the white and red trash icon to delete it.
- At the top of the screen, a red banner will appear confirming the deletion.
Then, to republish your edited version:
- Tap the text bubble icon below your photo or video.
- Press and hold inside the text field.
- Tap “Paste” to paste your edited comment from the clipboard.
- When you’re happy with the text, tap “Publish.”
How to edit comments on your own post on Instagram on an Android device
To “edit” a comment you wrote on one of your posts, open the post in Google Chrome, copy and paste the comment into a Notes app to edit it, repost the new version, and delete the old one.
To do this using your Android device:
- Sign in to Instagram through the app.
- Locate the comment you want to edit.
- Tap the vertical three-dot icon at the top right.
- Tap “Copy link.”
- Exit Instagram to open Chrome.
Once you are in Chrome or the browser of your choice, follow these steps:
- Paste the link in the address bar to navigate there.
- Tap the three-dot vertical menu at the top right.
- Choose “Desktop Site” and you will be redirected to the desktop version of Instagram.
- To stop prompts to use the app version, tap “Sign In” in the top navigation bar to sign in to your account.
- Not all comments will be displayed. To see them all, tap “See all x comments.”
- Go to the comment you want to change, then tap and hold to get the “Select All” and “Copy” options.
- Choose “Select All” to select the text, then tap “Copy.” The text will be copied to your clipboard.
- Open a notes app, then tap and hold anywhere on the page to get the “Paste” option.
- “Paste” the text and then edit it.
- Once you’ve changed the text to your liking, select and copy the text to your clipboard.
To delete the old comment:
- Go back to the comment in the Instagram app.
- Press and hold in the comments area.
- Tap the white and blue trash icon to delete it.
- A red banner will appear confirming the deletion.
Then, to republish your modified version:
- Select the text icon below your photo or video.
- Inside the text field, touch and hold.
- Tap “Paste” to paste your edited comment from the clipboard.
- If everything looks correct, tap “Publish.”
How to edit comments on your own Instagram post on PC
You can’t edit comments you or someone else has made on your posts, but you can delete them directly from the desktop site.
Before we begin, keep in mind that it takes several stages to “change” comments on the platform. Here are the steps to change comments on a PC:
- Gonna Instagram.com and log in to your account.
- Find the comment you want to edit.
- Highlight the text, right-click, and then select “Copy.” The text will be copied to your clipboard.
- To edit the comment, open a Notes app.
- Right-click and select “Paste” to edit the text in the Notes app.
- Once you’re done, highlight the text, right-click and select “Copy.”
To delete the old comment:
- Find the previous version of the comment on the platform.
- Hover your mouse over it and then click on the three dots icon that appears on the right.
- Select “Delete” in the pop-up window.
To republish the edited version:
- Below the photo or video in the post, right-click on the space that says “Add a comment…”
- Click “Paste” to add your edited comment from the clipboard.
- Once you’re happy with the final comment, hit “Publish.”
Can I edit a comment I made on someone else’s post?
Instagram does not allow you to edit a comment made on someone’s post. However, you can delete a comment and repost an edited version.
First, you’ll need to access the comment through the desktop site, as Instagram doesn’t allow copying comments from the mobile app. Everything can be done using their mobile application. Here’s how to make changes:
- Sign in to the Instagram app.
- Find the comment you want to edit.
- At the top right, tap the three-dot menu.
- Choose “Copy link.”
- Exit Instagram to open a web browser, such as Safari or Google Chrome.
- Paste the link in the address bar.
From iPhone:
- Tap “AA” at the top left of the browser.
- Select “Website Settings” and enable the “Request Desktop Website” toggle switch
- Tap “Done.”
From Android:
- Tap the three-dot menu icon at the top right.
- Choose “Desktop Site.” You will be directed to the Instagram desktop site.
- Tap “Sign In” on the top navigation bar to sign in to your account and stop prompts to use the app version.
- Your post page will be displayed. To view all comments, tap “See all x comments.”
- Find the comment you want to change and long-press it to get the “Select All” and “Copy” options.
- Tap “Select All” to select the text, then tap “Copy” to copy the text to your clipboard.
- Open a Notes app and tap and hold anywhere on the page to get the “Paste” option.
- “Paste” the text and then edit it as you wish.
- Once you’re done, select and copy the text to your clipboard.
Now you need to delete the previous comment:
- Return to comment on Instagram.
- Press and hold the comment.
- (iPhone) Tap the white and red trash icon.
(Android) Tap the white and blue trash icon.
- A red banner will appear confirming the deletion.
To republish your edited version:
- Tap the text icon below your photo or video.
- Press and hold the text field.
- Select “Paste” to paste your edited comment from the clipboard.
- Once you’re happy with the comment, tap “Publish.”
Can I edit someone else’s comment?
Instagram does not allow Instagram users to edit each other’s posts. However, if the comment was made on one of your posts, you can delete it. Here’s how to delete a comment from the mobile app:
- Log in to your Instagram account and find the comment in question.
- Swipe left on the comment.
- To remove it:
- (iPhone) Tap the white and red trash can.
- (Android) Tap the white and blue trash can.
- A red banner will appear confirming the deletion.
Adjusting your Instagram comments
Instagram users are drawn to “The Gram” essentially for the stunning photo and video displays; to share and discuss. The comments section can be a space for interesting, entertaining, and possibly heated exchanges, among other uses.
Unfortunately, Instagram doesn’t allow you to edit a comment once it’s posted. Fortunately, you can use a workaround to adjust posted comments and ensure each post reads exactly how you want.
