Edit a post

Change the content or formatting of a post you created.

Admin users can edit all posts, whereas participants can only edit their own posts. Edited posts do not trigger email notifications.

1. In the upper right corner of the post, click the options menu, and select Edit.
   
2. Make your changes in the text field.
   Note: The character limit for posts and replies is 5500 including spaces; this limit is the same for characters of all byte sizes. Line breaks count as 2 characters.
3. Optional: Format forum text.
   Note: If you apply formatting when you post in desktop view, and then edit your post in mobile view, any special formatting will revert to plain text.
4. Optional: Add or remove links.
5. Optional: Insert an image.
6. Optional: Insert a video.
7. Click Save.

Parent topic: Contribution