Facebook - Editing your posts
Yes, there is an "oops" option
You've finished writing your latest Facebook update and hit the Post button. A few seconds/minutes/hours later, when you're rereading what you wrote, you realize there is an error or you accidentally posted the same thing twice. It's that duh moment where you would like to use your Undo button. Well, you can!
Every update gives you the ability to both Edit and Delete the post. First, you have to find the post. You can either look down your wall posts until you see the post or go to your timeline to find the post. Because of the way Facebook plays with what's displayed on your wall (don't get me started about this!), I recommend going to your timeline. Remember to get to your timeline, just click your name on the upper left side of the screen. To see your wall posts click the Facebook icon on the upper left side.
In either case, you should the three horizontal dots, known as the "more" symbol on the upper right side of your post. You may have to move your mouse on the post to see this. When you click on it you will see a short menu that includes "Edit" as well as "Delete". Use these options to either make adjustments in your post or delete it. That's it, all is well with the world again and your friends probably didn't have time to see your mistake.
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Happy Computing!
Diane
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