Twitter’s Edit Button is Real! (FINALLY)
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I have made so many typos over the years but it's finally happening it's here Twitter has given me early access to test the new edit button wait what should my first edited tweet be usually it's not on purpose it's an accident usually make a typo or something 31 FPS is the best frame rate tweet send all right so you can see people are kind of on to us and uh maybe a little bit confused but this is this is when we edit the Tweet here so there's the edit tweet button yep only Twitter blue subscribers gotta fix that real quick 30 FPS this is an edited tweet you're welcome update oh wait I said you're welcome let me fix that so that's what it looks like you can see that they're showing you the older versions of the tweet and the engagement with the old button and that's what it looks like when someone edits their tweet I will never make another typo again I'll never tag the wrong account I'll never spell anything wrong it's it's awesome
The short centers on the moment Twitter finally released an edit feature, with the creator sharing early access and walking through a live test of the edit button. The video starts by acknowledging a history of typos and shows the quick transition from typing to editing, including the moment the edit button appears and is used. The presenter demonstrates that only Twitter Blue subscribers can access the beta, then highlights the interface changes, such as the display of older versions of the tweet and the updated engagement metrics after an edit. The segment includes real time actions like editing the tweet, confirming the new status, and noting how the system reveals previous versions to viewers. Throughout, there is a celebratory tone about this long awaited feature, with light humor about the proofreading process, and a conclusion that the feature itself is a significant upgrade for handling mistakes in social media posts.
Topics · technology · social media · apps · product updates · user experience
Questions answered
- What is the new feature shown in the video and who can access it during the test?
- The video demonstrates Twitter's edit button, which is accessible for testing by Twitter Blue subscribers.
- What does the video show about edit history after an edit?
- The video shows older versions of the tweet and how engagement is reflected after edits.