Beginner · 6 min
Create and Publish a Facebook Post
Write, preview, choose the audience, and publish a post.
Before you start
Draft with the audience in mind. A personal profile, group, and Page may offer different controls. Check which identity and destination you are using before you publish.
Follow these steps
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Open Facebook and tap What’s on your mind?
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Write your message and add a photo if needed.
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Check the audience setting: Public, Friends, or another choice.
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Preview names, links, spelling, and personal details.
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Tap Post.
Try it yourself
Write a two-sentence draft about a harmless hobby. Review the audience, any photo, and the link destination. Practice does not require publishing.
If you get stuck
If the audience setting is missing, confirm the post destination and use the current Facebook Help instructions. Editing or deleting a post later cannot retrieve screenshots or copies already made.
Sources and further help
Expanded September 15, 2026. AI-assisted educational content. Interfaces may change; consult the official guide for your device.
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