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[No QA] Docs updates for E/A#76741 Update message editing steps for mobile composer #90568

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Update Chat-Features-and-Moderation-Tools.md
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Expand Up @@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ New Expensify Chat makes it easy to collaborate with teammates through messaging

You can send messages, attach files, and add emojis from the message bar at the bottom of any chat.

**On Desktop:**
**On Web:**
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1. Open any chat from your inbox.
2. Click the field labeled **Write something**, then type your message.
3. To add an attachment, click the **plus icon** and select **Add attachment**.
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# Edit or Delete Messages

**To edit or delete a message:**
## How to edit or delete a message on web
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Heading style: This task-based heading is well-structured (starts with "How to"), but consider including the feature name for better AI retrieval and searchability per HELP_AUTHORING_GUIDELINES.md Section 6 ("Include at least one full 'How to...' heading using feature name").

Suggestion: ## How to edit or delete a chat message on web

This minor addition of "chat" ties the heading to the article's feature name and improves semantic search matching.

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Naming and style: "web" should be capitalized to "Web" for consistency with the rest of the article (e.g., line 19 uses "On Web:") and standard platform naming.

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## How to edit or delete a message on web
## How to edit or delete a message on Web


1. Open a chat.
2. Right-click a message.
2. Right-click (or hover over) a message.
3. Select **Edit comment** or **Delete comment**.
4. If editing, update the text inline and press **Enter** to save.
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## How to edit or delete a message on mobile
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Heading style: Same suggestion as the web counterpart -- consider including the feature name for searchability.

Suggestion: ## How to edit or delete a chat message on mobile

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Naming and style: "mobile" should be capitalized to "Mobile" for consistency with the rest of the article (e.g., line 26 uses "On Mobile:") and standard platform naming.

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## How to edit or delete a message on mobile
## How to edit or delete a message on Mobile


1. Open a chat.
2. Long-press a message.
3. Select **Edit comment** or **Delete comment**.
4. If editing, the message text appears in the composer at the bottom of the screen. Update the text and tap **Save**.
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✏️ **Note:** You can only edit or delete your own messages. Deleted messages are permanently removed.

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