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How to Delete a Comment on Instagram

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By Dave Johnson Dave Johnson Writer Rutgers University Central Michigan University Dave Johnson has been writing about tech since 1990. He's the author of over 2 dozen books and his writing has appeared in Wired, PCWorld, Business Insider, and many other publications. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on February 1, 2021 Reviewed by Jerrick Leger Reviewed by Jerrick Leger Jerrick Leger is a CompTIA-certified IT Specialist with more than 10 years' experience in technical support and IT fields. He is also a systems administrator for an IT firm in Texas serving small businesses. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Instagram The Ultimate Guide to Instagram

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Swipe left and tap the Trash icon (iPhone), tap and hold until you can tap the Trash icon (Android), or click the three dots > Delete (web).You can delete your own comments or comments left on your posts by someone else.You can't edit comments, but you can delete a comment and then replace it with a new one. This article explains how to delete an Instagram comment on an iPhone, Android, or web browser.

How to Delete an Instagram Comment on Your Phone

Whether you post a comment you later want to retract or someone leaves a comment you want to remove from your own post, it's easy to delete comments on Instagram. Just remember these rules: You can only delete your own comments or comments left on a post you own. You can't delete comments from other people on a post that doesn't belong to you. Open Instagram on your phone and find the post with the comment you want to delete. Tap the comment bubble icon to see all the comments associated with the post. On the iPhone, swipe the comment to the left and tap the Trash can icon. On Android, tap and hold the comment until the pop-up bar appears at the top of the screen, and then tap the Trash can icon.

How to Delete an Instagram Comment in a Web Browser

If you're using a web browser instead of the Instagram mobile app, you can still delete unwanted comments with just a few clicks. Open Instagram in a web browser and find the post with the comment you want to remove. Click the post to see it pop up in a window with all the associated comments. Hover your mouse pointer over the comment you want to remove, then click the three dots to the right of the comment. Click Delete in the pop-up window.

Can You Edit a Comment on Instagram

Unfortunately, Instagram doesn't allow you to edit comments, even if they're your own. There is a workaround, though: You can simply replace the comment with a new one. This isn't necessarily ideal, especially if your comment already had other replies or a lot of likes. Deleting a comment removes all likes and replies associated with it. If you're okay with that compromise, follow the instructions above to find and delete the comment you want to edit. Delete it, then add a new comment to the post with the edits you were planning to make. How to Limit Comments on Instagram Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Pin a Comment on Instagram How to Edit Instagram Captions How to Pin Comments on Instagram How to Delete Facebook Posts in Bulk How to Limit Comments on Instagram How to Delete Instagram Photos and Videos Get Started with Reposting on Instagram How to Repost a Video on Instagram How to Delete a Comment on Facebook How to Recover Deleted Facebook Posts How to Repost an Instagram Story How to Post Videos on Instagram How to Block Someone on Instagram How to Unblock Someone on Instagram How to Use Instagram Search History: How to View or Delete It Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies