How to edit a caption on TikTok after posting

Hannah Van-de-Peer
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TikTok users are able to add captions to the videos they post on the app. But is there a way to edit captions if you make a mistake? Here’s everything you need to know.

TikTok can be a confusing and complicated platform if you’re new to it. The social media app is continuously adding new features and changing the way certain aspects work. With so many options available to you, posting a video can be overwhelming.

Videos with lengthy captions are commonplace on TikTok, and it’s important to nail them the first time. But, what happens if you make a spelling error? Is it possible to edit the captions on TikTok? Here’s everything you need to know.

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How to edit captions on TikTok

Unfortunately, once you’ve posted your TikTok, the only way to edit your caption is to swiftly delete and re-post. Don’t worry, though. If you’ve added an abundance of effects, music, and edits to your video, you don’t have to lose out on all your progress.

Here’s how to repost your final product before anyone notices:

  1. Tap on the ‘Profile’ icon at the bottom right of your screen.
  2. Once you’re on your profile, select the video you want to repost.
  3. Click the three dots to the right of your video. This will open the ‘options’ menu.
  4. The ‘Save Video’ option should be on the left-hand side of the screen. Once you’ve selected that, the video will download to your device.
  5. Repost the ready-made video by uploading it from your camera roll, adding a new caption (and making sure you’ve perfected it before you post!)

Now all you have to do is sit back, watch the likes roll in, and wait for TikTok to add an ‘edit post’ option.

If you want to learn more about how to use TikTok, you can check out our other guides here:

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About The Author

Hannah is a former Dexerto Entertainment writer based in Cambridge, UK. Having decided to transform her tea-spilling skills into a career path, she mainly covers YouTube, TikTok and influencer culture. As well as having a BA in Linguistics, Hannah has freelanced for UK and international publications like Cosmopolitan, VICE, HuffPost, The Guardian, Stylist and Metro.