# Configuration

<figure><img src="https://2723816254-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FVgtRzlJGmn5udlrYlZis%2Fuploads%2F837NaUasTzp9Fe63Qhpw%2Fdlxplugins-1676046322998-1x.webp?alt=media&#x26;token=b1c37d5a-a4e9-4131-8cc5-1351bb8bc6c0" alt=""><figcaption><p>Comment Edit Lite admin panel</p></figcaption></figure>

## Configuration Options

Comment Edit Lite (formerly Simple Comment Editing) is famous for its zero-configuration setup. By default, users can edit comments for 5 minutes with no need to set any admin settings.

Comment Edit Lite does have some base options, which we'll go over below.

### Adjusting the Comment Timer

![You can edit the timer length in minutes](https://2723816254-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FVgtRzlJGmn5udlrYlZis%2Fuploads%2F4TinoSEipBj8OSyhNCLW%2Fsce-admin-edit-timer.jpg?alt=media\&token=694dc6b6-923e-401a-8fb3-d1452d5974d8)

The default edit time is 5 minutes. You can adjust this to what you are comfortable with.

Please note that unlimited comment editing for logged-in users is possible with [Comment Edit Pro](https://dlxplugins.com/plugins/comment-edit-pro/).

{% hint style="warning" %}
**Avoid Long Timers**: Comment Editing is cookie-based and should expire in a reasonable timeframe to avoid inadvertent edits and/or modified replies.
{% endhint %}

### Adjusting the Timer Appearance

![Simple Comment Editing Timer Appearance Option](https://2723816254-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FVgtRzlJGmn5udlrYlZis%2Fuploads%2Fx9K7mRj38MlFcq7jIMrZ%2Fsce-admin-timer-appearance.jpg?alt=media\&token=1a022f16-324c-4b8f-9be7-9574d2b21cc5)

By default, Simple Comment Editing will output the timer using words.

![Simple Comment Editing Timer (Words view)](https://2723816254-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FVgtRzlJGmn5udlrYlZis%2Fuploads%2FqpZ07DNjJujTvUCrNkh5%2Fsce-timer-words.jpg?alt=media\&token=3d4d8511-4854-4f89-8465-66f24c4213ff)

If you would like to have a compact timer, you can select `Compact` from the dropdown.

![Simple Comment Editing Timer (Compact view)](https://2723816254-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FVgtRzlJGmn5udlrYlZis%2Fuploads%2Fr5DoKUWSGZzSRIWHft0H%2Fsce-timer-compact.jpg?alt=media\&token=eef9408a-edb9-4fce-bbd6-4b179ddc5a3d)

### Adjusting the Theme

![Theme Chooser](https://2723816254-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FVgtRzlJGmn5udlrYlZis%2Fuploads%2FiyiYHCMJdwWwV8jlXmq9%2Fsce-admin-button-theme.jpg?alt=media\&token=f0f56930-8adf-4dd4-a9f0-0f5153cb29cc)

By default, Simple Comment Editing has no styles so it can be compatible with most themes.

There are three themes included if you'd like to change up the appearance:

* Default theme
* Dark theme
* Light theme

![Dark Theme](https://2723816254-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FVgtRzlJGmn5udlrYlZis%2Fuploads%2FDa6MnlHdabISXPAHOVjx%2Fscreenshot-theme-dark.png?alt=media\&token=89896386-5da0-4358-a12f-1413052b8cff) ![Default Theme](https://2723816254-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FVgtRzlJGmn5udlrYlZis%2Fuploads%2FUuuZyBYs7Yc2X7w7Ky84%2Fscreenshot-theme-default.png?alt=media\&token=14944181-7442-4411-83b5-5413d8d61c9e) ![Light Theme](https://2723816254-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FVgtRzlJGmn5udlrYlZis%2Fuploads%2FhRtJsFN2Jo6xxzM6RwKq%2Fscreenshot-theme-light.png?alt=media\&token=1b21060f-b34e-4b91-8b6b-d79bd1e9915d)

{% hint style="info" %}
**Need more fine-tuning?** Please check out [Comment Edit Pro](https://dlxplugins.com/plugins/comment-edit-pro/).
{% endhint %}