How to Edit or Delete Facebook Comments

As of June 2012, Facebook lets users edit comments -- not just delete them. Until that time, the only way a user could modify a comment was to delete the comment and then post a new one. However, be aware that after editing a comment, anyone who can see that comment will be able to see a list that contains the original comment and all ensuing edits. You can edit or delete a comment in a few quick clicks.

1. Navigate to the comment you want to edit on either your Facebook page or someone else's Facebook page.
2. Hold your cursor over the comment you want to edit until a pencil icon appears in the upper-right corner of that comment.
3. Hold your cursor over the pencil icon until a bubble appears that says, "Edit or Delete."
4. Click the pencil icon. A dialog box appears directly beneath the icon that gives you two options: Edit and Delete.
5. Click "Edit." The comment you want to edit now appears editable.
6. Make any changes you want to the comment and then press "Enter." The comment now appears as corrected with your changes. As a result of editing your comment, a new "Edited" button appears to the left of Like directly beneath your comment. This appears directly beneath any comments you edit. Clicking "Edited" bring up a dialog box that contains a list of the original comment and any edits that have been made to it.

1. Follow Steps 1 through 4 in the Edit Facebook Comment section to be viewing the "Edit" or "Delete" options.
2. Click "Delete" to bring up the Delete Comment dialog box.
3. Click "Delete." The Delete Comment dialog box disappears. Additionally, the comment you chose to delete also disappears.