**Background Introduction**
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Facebook is one of the largest social media platforms and almost everyone has a Facebook account these days. While Facebook provides an excellent platform to connect with friends and family, share photos and memories, and stay updated about events, sometimes we make mistakes and end up posting something we regret. It could be a post that was not meant to be public, a controversial comment that we later regret or just a post that we don’t want public anymore. In situations like these, removing the post becomes necessary. This blog post will help you learn how to delete a Facebook post on the iPad.
**The Challenge of Deleting a Facebook Post on iPad**
Deleting a Facebook post on iPad is not as simple as just pressing a delete button. The process differs slightly depending on whether you want to delete a post from your personal timeline or a post in a group or page that you manage. It is also important to note that once a Facebook post is deleted, it cannot be recovered. Therefore, you should be cautious when deleting posts that you might need in the future.
**Things You Should Prepare for**
Before going ahead with deleting a Facebook post, ensure that you have a reliable internet connection and have logged in to your Facebook account on your iPad. You should also identify the post that you want to delete, and make sure that deleting it will not cause any issues, particularly if it is a post in a group or page that you manage.
**4 Methods to Delete a Facebook Post on iPad**
**Method 1: How to Delete a Personal Facebook Post on iPad**
1. Open the Facebook app on your iPad.
2. Click on your profile picture at the top left corner of the screen.
3. Scroll down to find the post that you want to delete.
4. Tap and hold the post until a popup menu appears.
5. Tap ‘Delete Post’ from the menu.
6. A confirmation message will appear, tap on ‘Delete Post’ to confirm.
**Pros:**
1. Easy to follow and implement.
2. Only takes a few steps.
**Cons:**
1. Cannot delete multiple posts at once.
2. The post will be permanently deleted, so be cautious.
**Method 2: How to Delete Multiple Personal Facebook Posts on iPad**
1. Open the Facebook app on your iPad.
2. Click on your profile picture at the top left corner of the screen.
3. Scroll to find the ‘Activity log’ button and tap on it.
4. Tap on ‘Manage Activity’.
5. Select the posts that you want to delete. You can select multiple posts by tapping on the circle next to each post.
6. Once you have selected the posts, tap on ‘Trash’ icon.
7. A confirmation message will appear, tap on ‘Move to Trash’ to confirm.
**Pros:**
1. Easy to follow and implement.
2. Can delete multiple posts at once
**Cons:**
1. Cannot delete posts permanently, they will be moved to the ‘Trash’ folder and will be visible to you for 30 days before being permanently deleted.
**Method 3: How to Delete a Facebook Group or Page Post on iPad**
1. Open the Facebook app on your iPad.
2. Navigate to the Group or Page that you want to delete the post from.
3. Scroll to find the post that you want to delete.
4. Tap and hold the post until a popup menu appears.
5. Tap ‘Delete Post’ from the menu.
6. A confirmation message will appear, tap on ‘Delete Post’ to confirm.
**Pros:**
1. Easy to follow and implement.
2. Only takes a few steps.
**Cons:**
1. If the post was made by someone else, you need appropriate privileges to delete it.
**Method 4: How to Use Facebook’s Activity Log to Find and Delete a Facebook Post on iPad**
1. Open the Facebook app on your iPad.
2. Click on your profile picture at the top left corner of the screen.
3. Scroll down and find the ‘Activity Log’ button and tap on it.
4. Here you will be able to see everything that you have ever posted or commented on.
5. Scroll down to locate the post that you want to delete and tap on the three-dot icon next to it.
6. Select ‘Delete’ from the options.
7. A confirmation message will appear, tap on ‘Delete’ to confirm.
**Pros:**
1. You can use this method to delete any kind of post, including photos and videos.
2. Can delete multiple posts at once
**Cons:**
1. Too many steps involved.
2. Cannot delete posts permanently, they will be moved to the ‘Trash’ folder and will be visible to you for 30 days before being permanently deleted.
**Why Can’t I Delete a Facebook Post on iPad?**
1. If the post was made by someone else, you need appropriate privileges to delete it.
2. If the post was made in a group or page that you manage, deleting the post can affect other members of the group or page, and therefore appropriate permissions and notification should be taken.
3. Once a Facebook post is deleted, it cannot be recovered.
**Additional Tips**
1. Always double-check before posting on Facebook.
2. If you’re unsure about deleting a post, you can choose to archive it rather than delete it.
3. Archive posts are not visible to anyone except the person who created them.
**5 FAQs on Deleting Facebook Posts on iPad**
**Q1. Can I delete multiple Facebook posts in one go?**
A1. Yes, you can delete multiple Facebook posts using the ‘Activity Log’ feature.
**Q2. Can I recover deleted Facebook posts?**
A2. No, once a Facebook post is deleted, it cannot be recovered.
**Q3. Can I delete a Facebook post made by someone else?**
A3. If you have appropriate access permissions, you can delete posts made by someone else in a group or page that you manage.
**Q4. Can I use Facebook’s mobile website to delete posts?**
A4. Yes, you can use Facebook’s mobile website to delete posts. The process is similar to the Facebook app.
**Q5. Can people still see my deleted Facebook posts?**
A5. No, once a Facebook post is deleted, it cannot be seen publicly.
**Conclusion**
Deleting a Facebook post on iPad can be done in various ways, depending on the type of the post and where it has been posted. Always make sure that you have a reliable internet connection and have logged in to your Facebook account before attempting to delete a post. Always check before posting to avoid having to delete a post altogether. If you are unsure about deleting a post, choose ‘archive’ to avoid any possible issues.