How to Edit a Tweet

You can delete a tweet and repost it, but you can't edit

What To Know

  • On the tweet, press the arrow, choose Delete, and press Delete to confirm.
  • To revise a tweet, log in to Twitter, and select Profile. Copy the text from the tweet, and delete it. Paste in a new tweet, revise, and Tweet.

This article explains how to revise your posts on X (formerly Twitter) by copying the existing tweet, deleting it, and posting a revised version, since X doesn't have an "edit" feature. The instructions in this guide are for the browser-based version on PC; however, these instructions also work on Mac and on the Android and iOS apps.

How to Delete a Post on X

You can quickly remove an unwanted post if you make a typo or don't want it on your feed anymore. Here's how:

  1. Locate the tweet you want to delete and select the arrow located to the right to display a drop-down menu.

  2. Select Delete.

    The Delete button for a tweet
  3. Select Delete again to confirm.

    The Delete confirmation button for a tweet

How to Post a Revised Tweet

Posting a revised tweet essentially means copying and pasting the old one and making any necessary changes before tweeting it again. Here's how to do it:

  1. Select the tweet you want to revise to open it in a separate window.

  2. Highlight and copy the contents of the post.

    Copying a previously posted tweet to repost it.
  3. Delete the old post by selecting the arrow menu and choosing Delete.

  4. Create a new post and paste the copied text into it. Make any edits or corrections, and then post it.

    Pasting a revised tweet
FAQ
  • How do I bookmark a tweet?

    Go to the tweet you want to bookmark and tap Share Add Tweet to Bookmarks.

  • How do I pin a tweet?

    To pin a tweet, go to your Profile, find the tweet you want to pin, tap More (three dots), and choose Pin to your profile. You can only pin one tweet at a time.

  • How do I promote a tweet?

    To promote a tweet for business purposes, find the tweet on your timeline and select Tweet Activity > Promote This Tweet. You'll be able to select a target audience, budget, campaign duration, and other factors.

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