Need to remove a Facebook story? Whether you’ve posted something by mistake or just changed your mind, you can delete a Facebook story before it naturally expires after 24 hours. Here’s how you can quickly do it using the Facebook app, website, or Messenger.
Removing a Story from the Facebook App
Deleting a story directly from your Facebook app is straightforward. Follow these steps:
- Open the Facebook app on your mobile device.
- Tap on the story you wish to delete.
- Tap on the three-dot menu at the top right corner.
- Choose “”Delete photo”” for picture stories or “”Delete video”” for video stories.
- Confirm the deletion when prompted to finalize.
How to Erase a Facebook Story on the Website
If you prefer using a computer, you can also remove your story via the Facebook website:
- Log into your Facebook account on the website.
- Navigate to your news feed and click on the “”Your Story”” option.
- Click on the three-dot menu at the top right corner of the story.
- Select “”Delete photo”” for picture stories or “”Delete video”” for video stories.
- Confirm your choice to delete the story.
Deleting a Story from Facebook Messenger
You can also delete stories shared through Facebook Messenger:
- Open the Facebook Messenger app on your mobile device.
- Go to the conversation where the story was shared.
- Tap on the story you want to remove.
- Tap on the three-dot menu at the top right corner.
- Choose “”Delete photo”” for picture stories or “”Delete video”” for video stories.
- Confirm the deletion when prompted.
Final Thoughts: Ensure Your Content Reflects Your Intentions
Remember, once you delete a Facebook story, it’s permanently removed and cannot be retrieved. Always double-check your posts before sharing to avoid the need for deletion. This simple guide should help you maintain control over what you share on one of the world’s most popular social platforms.
