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Fix errors, add or remove tags, & more after uploading a TikTok
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Did you know that you can now edit elements of your TikTok post after posting? With TikTok's new "Edit post" feature, you can now edit captions, hashtags, mentions, location tags, and even your cover image after posting. No more embarrassing typos in your captions! You'll only have the "Edit post" option for 7 days after posting, and you can only edit captions and other elements on a post once a day. Read on to learn how easy it is to edit a caption on TikTok.

Edit a TikTok Caption After Posting: Quick Steps

  1. Tap ••• on the video.
  2. Select Edit post.
  3. Edit the caption, cover image, hashtags, and mentions as needed.
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How to Edit a Caption on TikTok

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  1. If you made a typo in your caption or just want to change what you wrote, you can now edit your captions after posting on TikTok.
    • You can only edit a caption if it's been fewer than 7 days since you posted the video.
    • You'll only be able to edit your caption once a day.
  2. You'll see this at the bottom-right corner of the video.
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  3. It's toward the end of the menu at the bottom of the screen. This opens a helpful editor that allows you to edit parts of your TikTok post after posting it.
  4. In addition to editing the caption, you can add or change hashtags, mentions, your location, and even your cover image.
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Why can't I edit captions on TikTok?

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  1. If you don't see "Edit post" after tapping the three dots on your video, this may be why.
  2. Captions, cover images, and other editable content can only be edited once per day.
  3. If you just posted a video, you may not see the option to edit the caption until it's been fully uploaded to TikTok. Give TikTok a few moments to finish processing your video and try again later.
  4. If it's been a while since you updated TikTok on your Android, iPhone, or iPad, check for and install updates to make sure you have the "Edit post" option.
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This article was reviewed by Anyah Le Gilmore-Jones and by wikiHow staff writer, Nicole Levine, MFA. Anyah Gilmore-Jones is a Social Media Marketing Expert based in Nashville, Tennessee. An innovative experiential and social media marketer, Anyah is skilled at creating engaging brand experiences and leverages her passion for connecting people and ideas to drive organic growth for purpose-driven brands. As the founder of GROW by Gilmore, a social media strategy company, Anyah develops data-driven social media strategies focused on authentic community building. She has over 4 years of experience spearheading viral campaigns and producing content for brands like HBCU Buzz, Black & Scholared, SHEIN, and Project Art Collective. She received her BA from Howard University in Political Science and Government. This article has been viewed 5,280 times.
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