Where to find the About section and what you can edit there

The About section on a Facebook Page is the text area where you describe what your page is for — your business hours, phone number, website, mission statement, or any other information you want visitors to see first. It sits near the top of your page, below your cover photo and page name.

To change it, go to your Facebook Page (not your personal profile). Look for the About tab in the left menu, or if you're on mobile, tap the three horizontal lines (menu icon) and scroll to find About. Click or tap Edit next to any section you want to change.

You can edit multiple fields here: your page description, business category, phone number, email, website URL, hours of operation, and location. Each field has its own edit button, so you don't have to change everything at once.

Key Takeaways

  • The About section is found by clicking the About tab on your page, then clicking Edit next to the field you want to change.
  • You can edit your page description, business hours, phone number, website, email, and location separately — you don't have to do them all at once.
  • Changes save automatically after you click outside the text box or hit Save, and they appear on your page right away.
  • Only page admins and editors can change the About section; other roles do not have permission to edit it.
  • If you delete text from a field and save, that field will be blank on your page until you add new information.

Step-by-step: editing your page description

Your page description is the main text that tells people what your page is about. On a computer, click the About tab on the left side of your page. Find the section labeled "Description" and click the pencil icon or Edit button next to it.

A text box will open. Delete the old text or add to it. You can write up to 255 characters. When you're done, click outside the box or look for a Save button — Facebook saves automatically. Your new description appears on your page within seconds.

On mobile, tap the menu icon (three lines), scroll to About, and tap the field you want to edit. The same text box opens. Type your changes and tap outside the box to save.

Adding or changing business hours, phone, and website

Scroll down in the About section to find fields for Hours, Phone, Email, and Website. Each one has its own Edit button. Click the button next to the field you want to change.

For hours, Facebook gives you a template: select your days of the week and type in opening and closing times. If you're closed on certain days, leave those blank. For phone and email, just type the number or address. For website, paste the full URL (starting with https://).

After you fill in each field, click outside it or hit Save. The information shows up on your page right away. Visitors can click your phone number to call you or your website link to visit your site.

Changing your page category and location

Your page category (like "Local Business," "Restaurant," "Nonprofit," or "Brand") affects how your page appears and what features Facebook offers you. To change it, find the Category field in the About section and click Edit. A dropdown menu appears with options. Select the one that fits your page best and save.

If you have a physical location, you can add or change your address in the Address field. Type your street address, city, and state. Facebook will try to match it to a real location and may show it on a map on your page. Make sure the address is correct so customers can find you.

Who can edit the About section

Only people with Admin or Editor roles on the page can change the About section. If you're a page member or analyst, you can view the About information but cannot edit it. If you need to make changes and don't have permission, ask a page admin to give you Editor access.

To check or change someone's role, go to Settings (the gear icon on your page), click Users and Roles, and find the person's name. You can change their role from that menu. Admins can do anything on the page; Editors can post and change most information but cannot delete the page or change settings.

Troubleshooting: changes not showing up

If you edited the About section but don't see your changes on your page, try refreshing your browser or closing and reopening the Facebook app. Sometimes the page takes a few seconds to update, especially on mobile.

If the change still doesn't appear after a refresh, make sure you actually saved it. Click the field again and check that your text is there. If it's blank, you may have accidentally deleted it. Type the information again and save.

If you're editing on mobile and the text box closes without saving, your changes may not have gone through. Try again on a computer, or make sure you're tapping outside the box to trigger the save — don't just close the keyboard.

What happens when you delete information from the About section

If you clear out a field — for example, deleting your phone number or hours — that field disappears from your page. Visitors won't see it anymore. You can always add it back later by clicking Edit and typing new information.

Deleting information does not affect your page's overall visibility or performance. It just means that specific detail is no longer public. If you want to hide something temporarily without deleting it, you can edit the field to say "Call for hours" or "Contact us for information" instead of leaving it blank.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change the About section on someone else's page?

No, unless you are an Admin or Editor on that page. Only people with those roles can edit the About section. If you manage multiple pages, make sure you're logged into the right account and viewing the correct page before you try to edit.

How many characters can I use in the page description?

Facebook allows up to 255 characters in the main description field. That's roughly 40 to 50 words. If you need to say more, you can add extra details in other fields like Hours, Website, or a pinned post on your page.

Will my old About information be saved if I delete it?

No. Once you delete text from a field and save, it's gone. Facebook does not keep a version history of your About section. If you think you might want the old text back, copy it somewhere else before you delete it.

Can I add links or images to the About section?

The description field accepts text only — no images or clickable links. However, you can paste your website URL in the Website field, and Facebook will make it clickable. For images, use your page's cover photo or pinned posts instead.

How long does it take for changes to show up on my page?

Changes to the About section appear almost when ready — usually within a few seconds. If you don't see them right away, refresh your page or close and reopen the Facebook app. If they still don't show after a few minutes, check that you actually saved the changes.