Threads, the micro-blogging platform under the Meta umbrella, has made a notable update to enhance its user experience. Users can now rejoice as Threads rolls out a free edit button feature, allowing them to make quick changes to their posts within the first five minutes of posting.

This edit button feature is reminiscent of a similar offering from Elon Musk’s social media platform, X. However, X initially made this feature available exclusively to paid subscribers. In contrast, Threads is making it accessible to all users, free of charge. This user-friendly addition eliminates the need for users to delete and repost their content to correct typos or errors.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg confirmed this update with a simple announcement: “Rolling out Edit and ‘Voice Threads’ today.” The edit button functionality is accessible on both the mobile app and the web version of Threads.

With the edit button, users have a brief window of five minutes to modify their posts. Beyond this window, further edits are not allowed. Additionally, Threads does not display the edit history, so the original appearance of the post prior to editing won’t be visible.

In addition to the edit button, Threads is introducing Voice Notes, allowing users to share audio content on the platform. To utilize this feature, users can tap the new microphone icon, record their voice note, and share it within the Threads community.

Reports suggest that some users already have access to these new features, and they are expected to be rolled out to more users in the near future.

Threads has been consistently evolving since its launch, introducing various enhancements like a chronological following feed, a web client, and the ability to search for posts. In line with its ongoing improvements, Threads is gearing up to introduce a Trends feature, aimed at competing with Elon Musk’s X. This upcoming feature, recently discovered by an app developer, has generated considerable anticipation within the Threads community.

The latest updates from Threads reflect its commitment to enriching the user experience and keeping its user base engaged with innovative features and functionalities.