The details are subject to change, but at the moment:
- Brand new users cannot edit their posts at all. (You have to be trust level 1.)
- New users can edit for 30 minutes after posting.
- Members and senior members can edit for 24 hours after posting.
- There is a maximum number of edits allowed per day, but it’s unlikely anyone will ever reach that limit.
- Posts in “wiki” mode can be edited by anyone with no time restrictions. (Wiki posts are occasionally used by staff for posts where the details might change over time so that anyone can fix outdated information. Example: UGA Early Action for Fall 2022 Admission)
I have removed the restrictions that might prevent edits when a thread is in “slow mode” or when a post has recently been hidden. I don’t believe there are other restrictions, but I might have missed something.
To find the edit icon, you’ll need to select the dots menu:
And if you can edit the post, you should see a pencil icon: