Can you edit someone else's post on Facebook?

Users are able to edit Facebook posts even after they've been posted to their timeline. Once a public post is edited, everyone will be able to see its revision history. Facebook Page authors and admins are also able to edit posts on a Page.
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Why can I edit some Facebook posts and not others?

Why did Facebook take away the ability to edit photos and text? The main reason Facebook made this decision was to take a stand against fake news and misleading posts. If you think about it, a Facebook post could have a photo, title, and description completely different from what the webpage was actually about.
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Can you edit a post that has been shared?

Here is how you can edit the posts that you have shared on Facebook. Step 1: Open Facebook and go to your post. Step 2: Click on the three dots in the top right. Step 3: Click edit post.
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What happens if you edit a Facebook post?

One thing to keep in mind when editing posts on Facebook is that edits are visible, and can be made by any Page admin. The same also applies for changes made before the post is published. Each post's edit history is also public, so your followers and Page visitors will be able to see them if they go looking.
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Do people get notified if you edit a Facebook post?

People do not get notifications if you edit your post.
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Can others see my edit history on Facebook?

Once a public post is edited, everyone will be able to see its revision history. Facebook Page authors and admins are also able to edit posts on a Page. Though anyone can see the post's revision history after it was posted, only other authors and admins can see edits made before the post was published.
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How do you correct a post on Facebook?

How do I edit a post I've shared on Facebook?
  1. Go to your post.
  2. Tap. in the top right of the post.
  3. Tap Edit post.
  4. Make your changes.
  5. Tap SAVE.
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When you edit a Facebook post do you lose the comments?

Facebook allows users to edit shared posts without losing 'likes' and comments. World's largest social network Facebook has introduced a new feature on its web and Android platforms that enables users to edit their posts even after sharing them, without losing the 'likes' and comments the posts have received.
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Why can't I edit old Facebook posts?

Note: Posts that have been boosted or are part of an ad campaign can't be edited. Keep in mind that posts can be edited by other admins and editors who work on your Page. Select View edit history. From here, you'll see a history of all edits, including edits made before the post was published.
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Why can't I edit posts on my Facebook page?

Note: You can't edit text, image(s) and video once your boost has been reviewed and published. If you decide that you want to change your text or creative, you'll need to create a new post and boost it.
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Can you edit a picture after posting on Facebook?

As long as you have uploaded the photo directly (with Facebook's own app for Android or iOS, for example) and not through a third-party program, you should be able to edit your post and swap in the photo you meant to use.
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Will someone know if I delete their comment on Facebook?

Deleting the Facebook comment will erase it; no one will be able to see it. The user will know that the negative comment has been deleted if they go to view it again, but they won't be notified of its deletion. Banning users will keep that particular user from commenting on any of your posts ever again.
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How many times can you edit a Facebook post?

But note that it allows editing only once (you will not be able to edit a post again and again). Also, you cannot delete the edited post now forever. We checked the new feature and it worked fine. One thing we have noticed is that the edited history is visible to anyone who can see the post.
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Can you delete a comment on Facebook?

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Tap the post containing your comment. Tap and hold the comment. Select Delete comment, then tap Delete.
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What does a Post editor do?

Post-editing (or postediting) is the process whereby humans amend machine-generated translation to achieve an acceptable final product. A person who post-edits is called a post-editor. The concept of post-editing is linked to that of pre-editing.
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Can someone see if you edit a comment on Facebook 2020?

In addition, once a comment has been edited, Facebook users can check out the Edit History. Facebook says: Edits to comments are visible to everyone who can see the comment. If a comment has been edited, you'll see the word Edited next to the time stamp.
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Why you shouldn't delete comments?

Deleting comments can seem sneaky.

This type of heavy-handed moderation is likely to reflect poorly on your organization and your handling of a particular crisis. Instead, remember that your organization, your followers, the media, and anyone else watching are all part of a conversation.
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Why would someone's comments disappear on Facebook?

Facebook comments can disappear for one of two reasons: the person who posted the comment on a post deleted it or the person who owns the original post deleted the comment because they didn't like it. From a business perspective, it may make sense to delete comments for many reasons.
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Can I hide a comment on someone else's post?

Find the comment that you want to hide. Click on the three dots on the comment's right-hand side. The available options will pop up and you'll be able to either hide the comment or delete it.
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Can you add photos to a Facebook post after posting?

If you're on a computer, it's the icon that looks like a camera at the bottom left corner of the post. Select a photo. On a smartphone or tablet: Tap the photo you want to upload, then tap Done at the top right corner of the screen. To select more than one photo, just tap as many photos as you'd like.
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How do I remove a photo from Facebook that someone else posted?

You can remove unwanted photos that someone posts directly to your profile or business page by selecting the three dot (...) menu icon in the top right corner of the post that contains the photo. Select either Hide from Timeline or Delete to remove it.
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Can you crop a photo on Facebook after posting?

Step 1: Move your cursor to the pencil icon in the upper right corner of your Facebook post and select EDIT. Step 3: Move cursor over image, select and DRAG IMAGE IN THE POSTION you wish for the optimum crop.
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Can you delete someone else's post on Facebook?

If you want the post removed entirely, contact the person who posted it. You can't delete a Facebook post someone else posted. If the post is threatening, harassing or otherwise seems to violate Facebook's policies, you can report it to Facebook.
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How do you delete someone else's story on Facebook?

How to delete a Facebook Story
  1. Log into your Facebook page on your Mac or PC, or through the mobile app on your iPhone or Android phone.
  2. Go to the Stories section at the top of your News Feed, then tap the image or video you want to remove.
  3. Click on the three horizontal dots at the top right corner.
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How do I add photos to someone else's Facebook post?

To upload and post a photo to a friend's timeline:
  1. Tap in the top right of Facebook, then enter the name of your friend.
  2. Go to your friend's profile.
  3. Tap Share Photo.
  4. Choose a photo from your phone's library and tap Next, or tap to take a new photo.
  5. Tap Post.
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