How to Change a Facebook Status

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Click on one of the "Facebook" website links that are listed in the Sources section of this article.

   You will be redirected to the main Facebook login page. ,, You can also click on "News Feed" within the "Favorites" section of the sidebar on the left side of your session.
   
   Either of these actions will allow you to change your Facebook status. , The Status option will be indicated by a blank field that reads, "What's on your mind?"
   
   You can post an update about any topic you want to share with your Facebook friends.
   
   For example, if you are currently at a sporting event, change your status to "At a baseball game right now, and my favorite team is winning!"
   
   Your new status will be displayed in your profile, and in the Timelines of your Facebook friends. , A drop-down menu will display and give you the option to delete your status.
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   Step 2: Click on "Facebook" located in the top-left corner of the Facebook website.

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   Step 3: Enter your email address and password into the fields located in the upper-right corner to log into your Facebook account.

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   Step 4: Click on your name in the upper-right corner of your Facebook session.

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   Step 5: Navigate to the "Status" option displayed on your Facebook page.

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   Step 6: Type your new Facebook status into the blank status field.

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   Step 7: Click on the "Post" button below your status update to publish your new status.

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   Step 8: Remove a status at any time by pointing to the status

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   Step 9: and clicking on the pencil icon that appears in the upper-right corner of the status box.

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