How to Copy a Post on Facebook  

  • 13 November 2024
  • 4 mins read

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Copying a Facebook post can be useful for sharing information or saving content for later reference.In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of copying a Facebook post on various devices, ensuring you can access and share your favourite content whenever you need to. 

How to Copy a Facebook Post

  1. Open the Facebook app by tapping the icon on your Android, iPhone, or iPad.
  2. Go to the post you want to copy, either in your news feed or by using the search icon. 
  1. Copy the text by tapping and holding the post's caption until it highlights, then select "Copy" from the pop-up menu.
  1. Now go to where you want to paste the copied text by opening the app or text field.
  2. Tap and hold the text field until a pop-up menu appears.
  3. Tap "Paste" from the pop-up menu to insert the copied text.

How to Copy a Post Using Copy and Paste on Different Devices

  1. Go to facebook.com and log in using any desktop web browser like Chrome or Safari.
  1. Find the post you want to copy by going through your news feed or using the search bar.
  2. Highlight the text by clicking and dragging your mouse over it. Press Ctrl + C (PC) or Cmd + C (Mac) to copy the text. 
  3. Alternatively, right-click the highlighted text and select "Copy."

Return to where you're sharing the post and press Ctrl + V (PC) or Cmd + V (Mac) to paste the image along with the text.y allowing you to whitelist particular trackers you trust, as well as easily blacklisting them if necessary.

Paste the copied text where you want, such as in a status update on Facebook or in apps like Discord, Messenger, or email. 

Use Ctrl + V (PC) or Cmd + V (Mac) to paste, or right-click and select "Paste."

To copy an image, right-click on the image and select "Copy image." Note that you can only copy one image at a time.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Can I copy posts from Facebook groups or pages?

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    Yes, you can copy posts from Facebook groups or pages as long as the post's privacy settings allow it. If the post is public, you can copy it just like any other post.

  • What if I want to copy a video or a link from a Facebook post?

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    For videos, you can copy the link to the video by right clicking on the video and selecting "Copy link." For links within a post, you can highlight the link text and copy it using the same methods as text. However, videos cannot be copied directly to share elsewhere; you must share the link or embed the video.

  • Can I copy posts if the poster has privacy settings that restrict sharing?

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    If a post has restricted privacy settings, such as being visible only to friends, you may not be able to copy it unless you have permission from the poster.

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Conclusion 

With this easy guide, copying Facebook posts becomes a simple task, whether you're using a mobile app or a web browser. Now, you can effortlessly save and share your favourite content whenever you like.