You can edit a Facebook comment up to one year after you post it
Facebook lets you change the text of any comment you write, as long as the comment is still on the platform. You can edit a comment you posted seconds ago or months ago — Facebook keeps the edit window open for up to one year. The person whose post you commented on will see the updated text, and Facebook marks edited comments with an "Edited" label so people know the comment changed.
Editing is different from deleting. When you edit, the comment stays visible with new text. When you delete, the comment disappears entirely. Most of the time, editing is the better choice if you made a typo, changed your mind about the wording, or want to add context — it keeps the conversation thread intact and shows you corrected yourself rather than hiding what you said.
Key Takeaways
- Open the comment you want to change, tap or click the three dots next to it, and select "Edit" from the menu.
- Facebook marks edited comments with an "Edited" label, so other people can see you changed the text after posting.
- You can edit a comment anytime within one year of posting it, but you cannot edit comments older than one year.
- Editing keeps the comment visible in the thread; deleting removes it entirely, which may be better if you want the comment to disappear.
How to find and open the edit menu on your phone
On iPhone or Android, open Facebook and find the comment you posted. Look for the three vertical dots (sometimes called a menu icon) next to your comment text — it usually appears to the right of the comment or when you long-press the comment. Tap those three dots.
A menu will pop up with several options. Look for "Edit" in that menu and tap it. Your comment text will now be editable — you will see a text box where you can change the words. Make your changes, then tap "Save" or "Done" (the button name varies slightly by phone type and Facebook app version). Your comment is now updated.
How to edit a comment on a computer
On a desktop or laptop, hover your mouse over the comment you want to edit. A three-dot menu icon will appear near the top right of the comment box. Click those three dots to open the menu.
Select "Edit" from the dropdown menu. The comment text will become editable in a text box. Change the words as needed, then click "Save" to finish. Your updated comment will appear in the thread with the "Edited" label visible to other people.
What happens after you edit — who sees the change and how
When you edit a comment, everyone who can see the original comment will see the new version. The edited comment appears in the same place in the thread, and Facebook adds a small "Edited" label next to the timestamp so people know the text changed. People who already read your comment before the edit will not get a notification that you changed it — they will only see the new version if they look at the post again.
The person who owns the post (the one you commented on) does not receive a special alert that you edited your comment. If they are checking the thread, they will see the updated text, but there is no notification sent to them the way there would be if you posted a new comment.
When you cannot edit a comment
Facebook does not let you edit a comment that is older than one year. If you try to edit a very old comment, the "Edit" option will not appear in the menu. In that case, your only option is to delete the comment and post a new one if you want to say something different.
You also cannot edit a comment if the original post has been deleted. Once the post is gone, its comments are removed too, so there is nothing to edit. If someone else posted the comment (not you), you cannot edit it — you can only edit comments you wrote yourself.
The difference between editing and deleting a comment
Editing changes the text but keeps the comment visible. Deleting removes the comment entirely from the thread. Choose editing if you made a typo, want to clarify what you meant, or need to add information — the comment stays part of the conversation and people can see you corrected yourself. Choose deleting if you want the comment to disappear completely, either because you do not want it associated with you anymore or because it no longer makes sense in the thread.
One thing to keep in mind: if your comment has replies, those replies will still be visible even if you delete your comment. The replies will appear without the original comment they were responding to, which can look confusing. Editing your comment instead of deleting it keeps the thread readable for people who replied to you.
Privacy and who can see your edited comments
The privacy level of your comment does not change when you edit it. If the comment was visible to everyone before you edited it, it will still be visible to everyone after. If it was only visible to friends, it stays visible only to friends. Editing the text does not change who can see it.
Facebook does not send a notification to people who liked or reacted to your comment when you edit it. They will see the new text if they look at the post again, but they will not be alerted that something changed. This is different from deleting and reposting, which would bump the comment to the top of the thread and notify people who interacted with it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I edit a comment I posted on someone else's post?
Yes. You can edit any comment you wrote, whether it is on your own post, a friend's post, a public page, or a group. As long as you wrote the comment and it is less than one year old, the "Edit" option will be available in the three-dot menu.
Will people get notified if I edit my comment?
No. People who liked or replied to your comment will not receive a notification that you edited it. They will only see the new version if they look at the post again. The "Edited" label shows that the comment changed, but no alert is sent.
What if I edit a comment and then want to undo it?
Facebook does not have an undo button for edits. Once you save an edited comment, the change is permanent. If you want to restore the original text, you will need to edit the comment again and type the old wording back in manually.
Can I edit a comment on a post that has been shared or reposted?
Yes. Your comment belongs to the original post, not to any shares of it. You can edit your comment on the original post anytime within one year. If someone shared the post, your comment will appear on the shared version too, and your edit will show up there as well.
Does editing a comment change when it appears in the thread?
No. Editing does not move your comment to the top or change its position in the thread. It stays in the same place with the same timestamp. Only the text changes, and the "Edited" label is added next to the time.