Editing or Deleting Sent Messages on LinkedIn

Communication is one of the fundamental features of this platform, ensuring international interaction between professionals from all over the globe.

Nevertheless, there are cases when users might need to modify or delete the messages they have written down already.

In this blog, we'll focus on ways of either executing or terminating sent messages on LinkedIn as well as explain proper etiquette for managing your communication adequately.

LinkedIn provides users with the functionality to edit or delete sent messages within conversations, with certain restrictions in place. Users can edit or delete text-only messages within a conversation on LinkedIn, except for InMail messages, which cannot be deleted once sent. It's important to note that InMail messages can only be edited before acceptance or within 60 minutes of sending them

How to Edit or Delete a Single Message

Desktop Version

1.?????? Select the desired conversation from the messaging inbox.

2.?????? Click the More icon next to the message within the conversation.

3.?????? Options available:

·???????? Click Edit to modify the message and then Save.

·???????? Click Delete and confirm the action to remove the message from the conversation.

Mobile Version

1.?????? Tap and select the conversation from the messaging inbox.

2.?????? Options available:

·???????? Tap Edit to make changes to the message and then Save.

·???????? Tap Delete and confirm the deletion of the message.

Important Notes

1.?????? Messages can only be edited or deleted within 60 minutes of sending.

2.?????? Deleted messages cannot be retrieved.

3.?????? When a message is deleted, it is removed from all participants in the conversation.

4.?????? An Edited or Deleted badge is displayed to all participants when a message is edited or deleted.

5.?????? Users can report inappropriate messages even if they have been edited or deleted.

6.?????? Unaided recovery of deleted messages is possible.

7.?????? The point here is that once the message is deleted it is deleted for everyone taking part in the conversation (not just for the sender).

8.?????? When a message is edited or deleted, a badge simply Edited/Deleted is displayed to all the participants who are in a chat group.

9.?????? They can submit an alert report concerning the message which can be modified or removed in due time.

10. While editing or erasing a message may feel helpful in some cases, it is always advised to think through why this is needed and what it may do to your relationship with the person who is being talked about.

Privacy and Security Concerns

·???????? While messaging with the option to delete and/or edit can be very useful it is equally important to put a mental check on to think about privacy and security implications.

·???????? LinkedIn's rules impose that users abstain from exploiting the messaging function to send spam or harass someone.

·???????? Cautiousness is a crucial factor when you are removing/editing comments to avoid contravening plagiarism and privacy laws.

Conclusion

In the end, being aware of the use of the Edit or Delete button to keep resuming clear communication on LinkedIn is an important ability.

By adopting top practices and showing respect to the privacy rights of your recipients, you can give appropriate control and professional message management.

Don't be discouraged because you spot a mistake or notice that an expression will be more fitting. Instead, take the opportunity to improve your experience on LinkedIn by properly using these tools senders.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can a message be edited once it has been read by the recipient?

Unfortunately, there is no such feature now in LinkedIn that allows users to edit messages when they have been read by the recipient. Editing a message is available for a short duration after the message has being sent.

Will I be notified if the recipient modifies or deletesTaking a message?

No, recipients will not be made aware that a message has been edited or deleted. Although they will not see any changes in the chat thread, however, they will become aware of the modification if they revisit the conversation.

What would be the rule regarding editing or erasing messages? How many times would I be able to do that?

On LinkedIn, there is no specific rule or regulation regarding repetition or rejection of messages. Nevertheless, you have to be careful with these functions and try not to use them competitively.?

When I erase a text that has already been replied, what is the outcome?

?If you delete a message that a message that has been replied to, the recipient’s response will remain in the conversation thread. Taking down your message will not stop their return message.

Is it possible to recover a deleted message from LinkedIn?

No, once a message is taken off a LinkedIn profile, it cannot be retrieved anymore. Don't forget to mull over the consequences as you delete any messages.