{"id":358,"date":"2023-07-22T13:57:08","date_gmt":"2023-07-22T13:57:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businessyield.com\/tech\/?p=358"},"modified":"2023-07-22T13:57:11","modified_gmt":"2023-07-22T13:57:11","slug":"how-to-edit-a-post-on-facebook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businessyield.com\/tech\/how-to\/how-to-edit-a-post-on-facebook\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Edit a Post on Facebook: Step-by-Step Guide","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We are all imperfect and have all published Facebook posts containing misspellings, grammatical errors, erroneous “facts,” or opinions that did not need to be shared publicly. When this occurs, you will need to edit or delete your post to fix the issue. Fortunately, it’s quite simple if you know how. This article explains how you can edit, delete, or restore a Facebook post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Edit a Post on Facebook on the Web<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

#1. Sign in to your Facebook account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sign in to your Facebook account as the initial step. Enter the Facebook URL (https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/) into the address bar of your web browser, then press the enter or return key on your keyboard, or click. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are two text boxes located in the upper-right corner of the Facebook homepage. Input your Facebook-registered email address or phone number in the left text box and your password in the right text box. Click the “Log In” button or hit the enter or return key on your keyboard to access your Facebook account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#2. Access Your Timeline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After logging into your account, navigate to your timeline page. The timeline page displays your posts and shares in reverse chronological order, from most recent to least. There are two ways to access your Facebook timeline:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click the profile icon in the upper-left corner of your News Feed to access your profile. The profile icon is the button that displays your Facebook profile picture and name.
Access the profile button within the Facebook website’s dark blue menu bar. This icon is similar to the one described previously, but it only displays your first name instead of your full name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#3. Identify the Post You Wish to Edit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You will be redirected to your timeline as soon as you click any of these profile icons. The page may take some time to load because the timeline is compiling all of your Facebook posts and shares. As soon as your web browser finishes loading the page, you can scroll through your posts to locate the one you wish to edit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#4. Click the Edit Post button <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Click the settings button to start editing the post. It is the icon consisting of three horizontal dots that is located in the upper-right corner of the post you are editing. After clicking the settings button, select “Edit Post” from the drop-down menu that appears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#5. Change Your Post’s Caption<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When the “Edit Post” option is selected, Facebook opens a new window. In this new window, you will see that the original post’s caption has been moved into an editable text field. You can then make the desired changes within this text box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: You can also follow this procedure if you wish to edit the caption for a shared post from a Facebook page other than your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#6. Remove or upload new photographs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Facebook also allows you to edit or delete a photo without deleting the entire post. First, you position your cursor over the image you wish to delete. Then, an “X” button will appear in the upper-right corner of the image. Select this “X” to delete the image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click the “Photo\/Video” button beneath the text box to upload a new or replacement image. A window of your images folder will appear, from which you can select and upload the new image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: You cannot delete or replace photos associated with a shared post from a third-party application or another Facebook page.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
#7. Save Your Modifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
When you are pleased with the changes you’ve made, the final step is to save them. To accomplish this, simply click the “Save” button in the post’s lower-right corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Occasionally, even after clicking the “Save” button, you may discover that Facebook did not apply the modifications you made to the post. Don’t worry! Click the refresh icon beside the address bar to attempt to reload your browser. This resolves the issue the majority of the time. If the changes you made are still not being applied, contact Facebook’s Help Center for assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You now know how to edit a Facebook post in seven straightforward steps. Check, double-check, and even triple-check your photos and captions before publishing or sharing anything on your Facebook account. By doing so, you save yourself time and effort that would otherwise be spent editing a single post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How many times can a Facebook post be edited?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You can edit your personal posts and shares as often as necessary. There is a limit to the number of times you can edit boosted posts or posts that are part of a business ad campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Note that when you \"delete\" a post, it will be moved to the trash, where it will be permanently deleted after 30 days. <\/pre>\n\n\n\n
If you wish to restore it or delete it immediately, please follow the steps below:<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n