is there a way to edit a post before posting?

I hadn't used the forum for a long time and didn't realize it had changed until I posted a couple a few days ago I couldn't edit.
Also how do you know if you got a private message? Thanks for your help.

Wow, I just can't get this right. Thought I posted above under forum help and here it is!
Can't get rid of it.

You should see an icon of a folder and eraser at the bottom right of the post. When you mouse over it, it should say "edit or delete". Click that and you should be able to.

The second part of that question was about the private messages. You should receive an e-mail but just in case there is an icon at the top that says New PM. Click on that and you can see any private messages you have sent or received.

Thanks Chris and Donna!