Edit a Scheduled Post Before It Goes Live

You can change a scheduled Facebook post at any time before it publishes. Open Facebook on a computer or the mobile app, go to your Page, and select the Publishing Tools or Content Calendar section (the exact name depends on which version of Facebook you're using). Find the post you want to change in the list of scheduled posts, click or tap the three-dot menu next to it, and select Edit Post. Make your changes to the text, images, or video, then click Schedule to save the new version with the same publish time — or change the date and time if you want to reschedule it.

The edit window works the same way as creating a new post. You can rewrite the caption, swap out images or video, change who can see it, add or remove a link, or alter any other detail. Once you save, the old version is replaced entirely. Facebook does not keep a history of what the post said before you edited it.

Key Takeaways

  • Scheduled posts can be edited through Publishing Tools or Content Calendar on your Page until the moment they publish.
  • Click the three-dot menu next to the scheduled post and select Edit Post to change text, images, video, or publish time.
  • You can reschedule the post to a different date and time while editing, or keep the original schedule and just change the content.
  • Once a post publishes, you can still edit it, but the edit option in the scheduler disappears and you must edit it from your Page timeline instead.

Finding Your Scheduled Posts

The location of your scheduled posts depends on which Facebook interface you are using. On a computer, go to your Page and look for Publishing Tools in the left menu — this opens a dashboard where you can see all your scheduled content. On the mobile app, tap Menu, then Publishing Tools, then Content Calendar to see posts scheduled for future dates.

If you cannot find Publishing Tools, your Page may not have access to it yet, or you may not have the right permissions. Only Page admins and editors can view and change scheduled posts. If you manage the Page but do not see the option, try refreshing the page or logging out and back in.

Changing the Publish Date or Time

When you edit a scheduled post, you can change when it publishes without changing the content. In the edit window, look for the date and time selector — it usually appears near the bottom of the post editor, labeled Schedule or Scheduled for. Click or tap it to open a calendar and time picker, then select your new date and time.

Facebook lets you schedule posts up to 75 days in advance. If you try to set a date further out than that, the system will not allow it. You can also change a scheduled post to publish when ready by selecting Publish Now instead of keeping the scheduled time.

What Happens If You Edit a Post After It Publishes

Once a post goes live, it no longer appears in your scheduled posts list. If you need to change it, you must edit it from your Page timeline instead. Find the post on your Page, click the three-dot menu, and select Edit Post. The process is the same, but you are now editing a live post that your followers may have already seen.

When you edit a live post, Facebook does not notify your followers that you changed it, and the edit does not bump the post back to the top of their feeds. The timestamp stays the same — it still shows when you originally published it, not when you edited it.

Deleting a Scheduled Post

If you want to remove a scheduled post entirely instead of editing it, open Publishing Tools or Content Calendar, find the post, click the three-dot menu, and select Delete. The post will be removed from your schedule and will not publish. You cannot undo a deletion, so make sure you want to remove it before you confirm.

Deleting a scheduled post is different from deleting a live post. Once a post has published, deleting it removes it from your Page timeline and from your followers' feeds, but Facebook may keep a record of it in your Page history for a limited time.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

If you cannot find the Edit option for a scheduled post, check whether you have admin or editor permissions on the Page. Only these roles can change scheduled posts. If you are an admin but still do not see the option, try using a different browser or device, or log out and back in.

If the post is scheduled for a date very far in the future and you cannot change the time, remember that Facebook limits scheduling to 75 days ahead. You may need to delete the post and reschedule it for a closer date. If you are trying to edit a post that is scheduled to publish in the next few minutes, Facebook may not let you change it — in that case, delete it and create a new one instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I edit a scheduled post on the Facebook mobile app?

Yes. Open the app, tap Menu, then Publishing Tools, then Content Calendar. Find your scheduled post, tap the three-dot menu, and select Edit Post. The editing process is the same as on a computer, though the layout may be slightly different depending on your phone's screen size.

What if I scheduled a post but forgot to change the date before it published?

Once a post publishes, you can still edit it by finding it on your Page timeline and clicking the three-dot menu. The edit will explore to the live post, but it will not reschedule it or change when it appeared in your followers' feeds.

Does Facebook notify my followers when I edit a scheduled post?

No. Editing a scheduled post before it publishes makes no difference to your followers — they will only see the final version when it goes live. If you edit a post after it has already published, your followers are not notified of the change.

Can I change a scheduled post to publish when ready instead of waiting?

Yes. Edit the post, then instead of selecting a new date and time, look for a Publish Now button or option. Click it to publish the post right away. The post will appear on your Page timeline when ready and will not wait for the originally scheduled time.

What if I scheduled a post but want to move it to a different Page?

You cannot move a scheduled post to a different Page. You must delete it from the original schedule and create a new post on the other Page. Copy the text and images before you delete, so you do not have to recreate them from scratch.