Backdating a post typically involves adjusting its publication date to appear as if it was posted at an earlier time. Based on the provided reference, here is the exact process:
To backdate a post, you will need to access the post on your page and utilize the editing options to change its publication date.
Follow these steps precisely to change the date of an existing post:
- Access Your Page: Open a web browser and navigate to the platform (as indicated in the reference, likely via a login page like Facebook Login). Once logged in, go to your specific Page where the post is located.
- Locate the Post: Scroll through your Page's timeline or posts section to find the specific post you wish to backdate.
- Click the Three Dots Menu: On the post you found, look for the options menu, typically represented by three horizontal or vertical dots (...). Click on this icon.
- Select "Edit Post": From the dropdown menu that appears after clicking the three dots, choose the option labeled Edit Post. This will open the post in an editing interface.
- Schedule the Post: Within the editing options, navigate to the feature that allows you to schedule or modify the post's date and time. According to the reference, this step is described as Schedule the Post.
- Set the Backdated Date: In the scheduling or date/time settings, input the specific past date and time you want the post to appear as published. This action is explicitly referred to as Set the Backdated Date in the reference.
- Review and Publish: After setting the desired past date, review the changes to ensure the date is correct and any other edits you made are as intended. Finally, confirm the changes, which may involve clicking a button labeled Publish, Save, or Update Post.
Following these steps allows you to change the displayed publication date of your post to a point in the past, effectively backdating it on your Page.
