⚡Quick answer -
No. Once a template is approved, every part of its content—name, body text, header, footer, and buttons are non-editable.
You can get "n" number of templates approved, it has no limit and no cost.
Any wording or layout change requires creating a brand-new template and sending it for approval.
When should I use this guide?
Review these rules before submitting a template or whenever you realise you need to tweak an already-approved message, so you don’t waste time looking for an “edit” button that doesn’t exist.
1. What you can and cannot change
Area | Editable AFTER approval? | Notes / Examples |
Template name | ❌ No | Must create a new template if the name needs to change. |
Body text | ❌ No | You can duplicate the template and make changes and can send for approval. |
Header / Footer | ❌ No | Locked once approved. |
Buttons (Quick Reply / CTA) | ❌ No | Any change requires a new submission. |
2. What to do if you need changes
- Create a new template with the updated wording or layout.
- Submit it for approval.
- Wait for Meta approval (usually from few minutes to 24hrs, and even exceeding to 48hrs in some cases).
- Begin using the newly approved template—you can delete the old one if no longer needed.
3. Best-practices checklist
✔️ Proofread before submitting—spelling mistakes can’t be fixed later in the same template.
✔️ Use parameters for anything that might change (names, dates, order IDs).
✔️ Adopt versioned names (e.g., appointment_confirm_v1, appointment_confirm_v2) to track updates.
✔️ Plan flexible wording to minimise future re-submissions.
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