How to Delete a Facebook Post

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open Facebook.

   This app is dark-blue with a white "f" on it.
   
   If you're signed into Facebook, the app will open to your News Feed.
   
   If you aren't already signed into Facebook, enter your email address and password and tap Sign in.
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   Step 2: Tap ☰.

   It's in either the bottom-right corner of the screen (iPhone) or the top-right corner of the screen (Android).
   
   If you want to remove a post you made on someone else's page, instead type their name into the search bar at the top of the screen and then tap their name. , This option is at the top of the menu.
   
   Tapping it will take you to your profile page. , You can delete any post that you or anyone else posted directly to you profile page.
   
   You can't delete posts from other people in which you are tagged, but you can remove them from your page. , It's in the top-right corner of a post. , You'll see this option near the bottom of the screen.
   
   If you're removing your name from a tagged post, you'll instead tap Remove tag, then tap OK. , Doing so will remove the post from your profile.
   
   Any likes, comments, or other media associated with the post will also be removed.
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   Step 3: Tap your name.

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   Step 4: Scroll down to a post you wish to delete.

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   Step 5: Tap ….

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   Step 6: Tap Delete.

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   Step 7: Tap Delete Post when prompted.

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