# How to Edit a Comment on Facebook
**You can edit any comment you’ve posted on Facebook using the comment’s menu — tap and hold on mobile or click the three dots on desktop to find the Edit option.**
Facebook makes it straightforward to fix a typo, update a link, or clarify your words after posting. The method changes slightly between your phone and computer, but both take only a few seconds. Here’s exactly how each version works, plus what to watch for so you don’t waste time in the wrong menu.
## How to Edit a Comment on Desktop
On a computer, the edit option lives in the comment’s own menu, not the post’s. Click the **three dots** (⋯) that appear when you hover over your comment, then select **Edit**. Make your changes directly in the text box and press **Enter** or **Return** to save. If you change your mind, press **Esc** to cancel without saving.
The key detail most people miss: look for the dots beside your comment text, not up near the post header. Clicking the post’s menu gives you options like Save Post or Turn On Notifications — not comment editing. Target the comment itself.
## How to Edit a Comment on Mobile (iPhone & Android)
**Tap and hold your comment** until a pop-up menu appears, then select **Edit comment**. The comment box opens with your existing text. Make your changes and tap **Update** to save them.
The important step here is the hold — a regular tap just opens the comment’s replies or takes you to the person’s profile. Press and hold until you feel the haptic feedback (on iPhone) or see the menu appear. If the menu doesn’t show “Edit comment,” check that you’re pressing directly on your comment and not on empty space beside it.
## Where to Find the Edit Control on Both Versions
Facebook’s official help page describes the same workflow whether you call it the menu button or the three dots. On mobile, the control appears as **three dots** at the right end of your comment after you tap and hold. On desktop, those dots appear when you hover over the comment. Facebook itself uses consistent language: the option in both cases is called **Edit** or **Edit comment**, and that exact wording is what you’re looking for.
A common confusion point: some users look for an edit button on the post itself, thinking the tools live at the post level. They don’t. The post’s menu handles sharing, saving, and reporting. Comment editing is inside the comment’s own controls.
## What Happens After You Edit
| Aspect | What You Should Know |
|——–|———————-|
| Save method (desktop) | Press **Enter** or **Return** |
| Save method (mobile) | Tap **Update** |
| Cancel edits (desktop) | Press **Esc** |
| Cancel edits (mobile) | Tap outside the edit box or the back arrow |
| Who sees the change | The updated comment replaces the original immediately |
| “Edited” indicator | Not mentioned in Facebook’s current help page — may or may not appear |
The edit replaces your comment instantly. There is no approval process or delay — the change is public as soon as you save it. If you typed something you no longer want visible to others, deleting the comment is a separate action using the same menu (select **Delete** instead of **Edit**).
## Common Mistakes That Stop You From Editing
The most frequent error is tapping the wrong menu. On both platforms, the edit option belongs to the comment, not the post. If you’re seeing options like “Save Post” or “Turn on notifications,” you’re in the post’s menu — tap out of it and go back to your comment.
On mobile, another common miss is not pressing and holding long enough. A quick tap doesn’t trigger the menu. Press and hold directly on the comment text for about one second until the options appear. If nothing happens, try pressing exactly on the text of your comment rather than the area around it.
Some users report looking for an edit pencil icon next to their comment. Facebook doesn’t use a pencil for comment editing — the control is a text option inside the menu. The three dots or the hold gesture are the only ways in.
## Can You Edit Any Comment?
Facebook’s current help page says you can edit any comment you’ve posted below a Facebook post. The instructions don’t mention a time limit, a minimum account age, or any special subscription — it’s available to everyone with a Facebook account who has posted a comment.
Older information floating around the web mentions a 10-minute editing window, but Facebook’s official documentation no longer states that restriction. If you see that number somewhere, it’s based on guidance from years ago that doesn’t reflect the current system. Based on what Facebook publishes today, you can edit a comment regardless of how long ago you posted it.
One thing editing does not do: it doesn’t let you change who the comment replies to, and it won’t turn a regular comment into a reply to someone else. For structural changes like that, you’d need to delete and repost.
## The Quickest Path to Editing a Comment
**Desktop:** Hover over your comment → click the three dots → **Edit** → type → press **Enter**.
**Mobile:** Tap and hold your comment → **Edit comment** → type → tap **Update**.
That’s the entire workflow for both platforms. If the option doesn’t appear, check that you’re interacting with your own comment (you can’t edit someone else’s) and that you’re in the comment’s menu rather than the post’s. Everything else is just details.
References & Sources
- Facebook Help Center. “Delete or edit my comment below a Facebook post.” Official instructions for editing and deleting comments on desktop and mobile.
Meta description: Learn how to edit a comment on Facebook using the correct menu on desktop or mobile — plus common mistakes to avoid and what happens after you save changes.