The edit button is now available in Threads, Instagram’s app that resembles Twitter. User will have five minutes after posting to edit their post as many times as they like. However, previously, to edit a post, they needed to delete it and then republish it again.
About the New Edit Feature by Threads
The edit option is available to users of Threads at no additional cost. The company introduced the edit button about three months after the social network’s debut. In addition, it is accessible on mobile and the web.
Threads will not display the edit history of a post, unlike X. X does so to promote transparency and guard against false information. In this instance, users on Threads have the ability to publish anything and have it receive likes and reposts. Additionally, they can then edit the post’s text afterward without leaving any trace of the original content. This creates a potential issue, as it allows for misuse of the edit button.
Other Upcoming Feature
Additionally, Zuckerberg revealed that the social network Threads would soon introduce “Voice Threads. “In addition, it will enable users to upload voice messages. This addition is a great update for those who prefer using speech options overwritten options.
Users can start recording by beginning a new topic or reply and tapping the microphone icon. Additionally, the user can post a voice message. Thus, the app will automatically create and edit the audio clip’s caption.
Closing Note
The announcement coincides with rumors that Threads is getting ready to introduce a Trends feature in an effort to compete with X more effectively. The company made the information public after a Threads user discovered the update in an unintentionally uploaded screenshot by a Threads employee. The screenshot displays a numbered list of popular subjects together with data on how many “threads” were engaged in conversation about each issue.
