How to Edit a Comment on Instagram (in 2022)

Do you want to know how to alter an Instagram comment? If that’s the case, you’ve come to the correct place because we’ll lead you through the steps.

What is an Instagram comment?

A remark on Instagram is a response that users can leave on a posted photo, video, or reel. Unlike direct messages, which are sent to a user’s inbox and may only be read by that user, Instagram comments are public, so bear that in mind while leaving one.

To comment, tap the speech bubble symbol on the bottom left of a photo or video or the lower right side of a reel.

How to edit a comment on Instagram?

I assume you wish to correct the mistakes in your comments on your post. Follow the instructions below to learn how to edit an Instagram comment.

Start the Instagram app.
Navigate to the profile icon at the bottom of your screen.
Browse through your posts.
Select the post for which you wish to make changes.
Click the three horizontal dots in the upper right corner of the post you just changed.
Tap Edit to begin revising your caption.
Click the Done button.

How to delete a comment on Instagram?

Instagram allows you to remove comments made on your own or other users’ posts. Take the following steps:

Start the Instagram app.
Search for your posts or other posts where you’ve left a comment.
Keep the remarks to a minimum.
Tap the delete box that appears at the top of the individual post.
You can either delete a single comment or many comments.
The pop-up will say, “Comment removed.”
If you wish to see this comment again, touch the undo button, which will display.

How to Hide Instagram Comments?

I assume you do not want to see Instagram comments? Instagram allows you to hide comments. To learn how to hide comments on Instagram, follow the steps below.

Start the Instagram app.
Navigate to your profile icon at the bottom right corner of your screen.
Tap the three horizontal lines in the upper right corner of the screen.
Select Settings.
Select Privacy.
Scroll down to Interactions.
Select “Hidden words.”
The page will be titled “Offensive Words and Phrases.”
Drag the circle to the right or click on “Hide comments.”

Frequently Asked Questions (QnA)

Why can’t I delete an Instagram comment I made?

If you keep receiving an error message stating that you cannot delete a comment, our system may have already erased the statement. The word may still be present if you view an older page version.

How can I erase comments on Instagram after I’ve posted?

You can simply disable comments before sharing an article. On the screen where you add a caption or location to your post, choose Advanced settings, then Turn off comments.

How to Limit Instagram Comments?

To limit Instagram comments, open your Instagram account.
Click the ellipsis button in the upper right corner.
Navigate to Settings and select Notifications.
Tap the “Posts, Stories, and Comments” button.
Choose the limitation type at the bottom of the Notifications page in the Comments area. “Off, Followers, or Everyone.”