You can edit (text only) or delete a sent message in a conversation on LinkedIn Messaging within 60 minutes of sending it.
Once edited, the edited message will display an Edited label next to it.
Once deleted:
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The message can’t be retrieved.
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The message is removed for all participants.
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A note that says This message has been deleted appears in the conversation.
Important to know
You can't delete a sent InMail message within a conversation. You can only edit an InMail message within a conversation before it is accepted or within 60 minutes of sending it.
To edit or delete a message:
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Click the
Messaging icon at the top of your LinkedIn homepage.- You can also click on the messaging conversation window at the lower-right corner of your LinkedIn homepage.
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Open a conversation.
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Move your cursor over the message and click the
More icon. -
From here, you can:
- Click Edit to make changes to your message and click Save.
- Click Delete and confirm Delete from the pop-up to remove the message.
To edit or delete a message:
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Tap the
Messaging icon in the upper right. -
Open a conversation.
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Tap and hold the message.
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From here, you can:
- Tap
Edit to make changes to your message and tap Save. - Tap
Delete and confirm Delete to remove the message.
- Tap
Important to know
You can report an inappropriate message even if it’s edited or deleted.
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