ChatGPT
chatgpt.com## What happens when a user edits a previous message in ChatGPT?
When a user edits a previous message in ChatGPT, the system automatically generates a new branch starting from the edited message. The original conversation remains unchanged, and users can switch between different versions using branch selector controls.
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