How to Edit a Post on LinkedIn

You hit Post on that fantastic piece of content you spent all morning crafting for LinkedIn, lean back with a sense of accomplishment, and then... you see it. A glaring typo staring back at you. We’ve all been there. That little moment of panic is universal, but the solution is thankfully quite simple. This article will show you exactly how to edit a LinkedIn post, explain what you can change after publishing, and help you decide whether a quick edit or a full delete-and-repost is your best move.

Ready to Fix That Post? Here’s How to Edit It

Whether you're at your desk or on the go, fixing that mistake takes less than a minute. The process is straightforward and nearly identical across a computer and the mobile app.

Editing a Post on Desktop

If you're working from your computer, here's the quick step-by-step process:

1. Find the post on your profile or in the main feed that you want to change.
2. In the top-right corner of your post box, you'll see three little dots (...). Click on them to open a drop-down menu.
3. From the menu options, select Edit post.
4. A pop-up window will appear with your original post text, ready for you to make changes. Fix your typo, rephrase a sentence, add a forgotten hashtag, or tag a colleague you missed.
5. Once you're happy with your changes, click the blue Save button in the bottom right.

And that’s it! Your post is now updated. LinkedIn will add a tiny, almost unnoticeable "Edited" timestamp next to your post's original publication time, but it's very discreet, and most people will never see it.

Editing a Post on the Mobile App (iOS & Android)

Spotted an error while scrolling on your phone? The fix is just as easy.

1. Open the LinkedIn app and navigate to your post.
2. Just like on desktop, tap the three dots (...) at the top-right of your post.
3. A menu will slide up from the bottom. Tap on Edit post.
4. The compose screen will open with your original content. Make all your necessary edits.
5. When you’re done, tap Save in the top-right corner of the screen.

Your post is instantly updated for your entire network to see, and you can get back to your day without that nagging typo weighing on your mind.

The Ground Rules: What Can You Actually Edit on a LinkedIn Post?

This is where things get a bit more specific. While LinkedIn's edit function is great for text-based mistakes, it has some hard limitations. Understanding these rules is a vital piece of managing your content and will save you from future headaches.

What You CAN Edit:

• The Post Text (Caption): This is the most common reason for editing. You have full control to change the text content of your post. That includes fixing typos, correcting grammatical errors, rewriting sentences for clarity, adding or removing information, and even changing an emoji.
• Hashtags: Did you forget to include a relevant hashtag that could expand your reach? Or did you accidentally add a tag that’s completely wrong? You can easily edit your post to add, remove, or change hashtags.
• @Mentions (Tags): If you forgot to @mention a person or a company page in your post, you can edit it to include their tag. This is incredibly useful for making sure the right people see your content and get notified. Similarly, you can remove a tag if you added it by mistake.

What You CAN'T Edit:

• The Attached Media: This is the single biggest limitation. Once a post is published, you cannot swap out the image, video, document, or graphic. If you uploaded the wrong file, the only solution is to delete the post and start over.
• Documents & Carousels (PDFs): If you’ve uploaded a multi-page PDF to create a document post (often called a carousel), you can’t change the document itself. You can't reorder the pages, replace a page with an updated version, or fix a typo within the PDF file via LinkedIn’s editor.
• A Created Poll: Once a poll is live, you can't edit the question or the answer options. This is to maintain the integrity of any votes that have already been cast.
• Link Previews: When you paste a URL into your post, LinkedIn automatically generates a link preview card with a title, description, and an image scraped from the website. You cannot change this preview card by editing the post. You can edit the introductory text you wrote above the link, but not the link preview itself.

Knowing these limitations ahead of time helps you decide your next move. A simple typo? Edit. A wrong image? Delete.

The Big Question: Should I Edit, or Should I Delete and Repost?

Just because you can edit something doesn't always mean you should. Sometimes, a full restart is the better strategic move. Let’s break down the scenarios to help you choose the right path.

When You Should Definitely Edit:

• For Minor Typos & Grammar Errors: This is the primary reason the edit button exists. Correcting a simple spelling mistake or a misplaced comma doesn't warrant deleting your post, especially if it already has some engagement. A quick edit is clean, efficient, and preserves your likes and comments.
• To Add or Fix a Hashtag or @Mention: Realizing you missed a key hashtag or forgot to tag a partner doesn't require a nuclear option. Jump in, edit the post to add the tag, and you might even give your content a small visibility boost.
• To Add Minor Clarifications: If someone's comment makes you realize a sentence in your post is ambiguous, editing to add a bit of clarity is a smart move. It shows you’re paying attention to the conversation and improving the value of your post for future readers.
• To Update Small Details: If you posted about an event and a minor detail changes (like the start time shifting from 2:00 PM to 2:15 PM), an edit is perfect.

When You Should Delete and Repost:

• The Media is Wrong: If you uploaded the wrong photograph, video, or a document with a massive error on the front page, there’s no way around it. You must delete the post and create a new one with the correct media. This is non-negotiable.
• The URL is Broken or the Preview is Ugly: If you shared a completely broken link or if LinkedIn pulled a distorted, ugly, or irrelevant image for the link preview, an edit can't save you. People are less likely to click on a bad link or an unprofessional-looking preview card. It's better to delete the post, grab the correct URL (maybe run it through LinkedIn's Post Inspector tool to fix caching issues), and repost it cleanly.
• The Core Message is Flawed: Sometimes after posting, you have a major change of heart. Perhaps you realize your main point is inaccurate, poorly argued, or could be misconstrued in a negative way. A simple edit won't fix a fundamental issue with the strategy or tone. In this case, it’s best to cut your losses, delete the post, and take the time to re-craft your message.
• The Post Has No Early Engagement: The LinkedIn algorithm gives a post its best initial push in the first hour or so. If your post has been live for 10-15 minutes, has zero likes or comments, and you want to make a substantial change (not just fix one word), there's very little harm in deleting it and starting fresh. You won't be losing any social proof, and you give your perfected post a clean slate to perform.

Pro Tips for Editing Like a Social Media Manager

Beyond the basics, there are a few best practices that professionals use to handle edits with minimal disruption and maximum class.

1. Respect the ‘Golden Hour’

The first 60 minutes after publishing is your post’s prime time with the algorithm. The sooner you can catch an error and edit it, the better. Editing a post within the first 5-10 minutes has a negligible impact, as very few people will have seen the flawed version anyway. The quicker you act, the smaller the ripple.

2. Announce Major Edits for Transparency

If your post has already sparked a conversation and you need to make a substantial change to the text that alters the context of your original point, it’s good practice to be transparent. Add a small line at the bottom like, "*Edit: Updated the statistics in the second paragraph for accuracy.*" This shows respect for the people who have already engaged and helps avoid confusion if their comments no longer seem relevant to the updated text.

3. Don't Chase Algorithmic Ghosts

Resist the temptation to continuously edit a post to add new hashtags or switch up the wording every few hours, hoping to "game" the algorithm into giving it another boost. LinkedIn's algorithm is smarter than that, and this behavior rarely works. Focus on creating great content from the start rather than trying to optimize a post after the fact.

4. The Best Edit is the One You Don't Have to Make

The ultimate pro move is having a solid proofreading process before you publish. After writing your post, let it sit for five minutes and then re-read it. Better yet, read it out loud - your brain will often catch clunky sentences and typos that your eyes skim over. Using a tool like Grammarly can also be a lifesaver. Building a small proofreading step into your workflow will save you from that "Oh no!" moment more often than not.

Final Thoughts

Editing a post on LinkedIn is an easy fix for a common mistake. Now you know the exact steps for desktop and mobile, and more importantly, you understand the strategic difference between what can be fixed with a quick edit versus what requires a full do-over. Mastering this small skill puts you in greater control of your professional brand online.

Creating a simple, repeatable workflow is the best defense against making post-launch mistakes. At Postbase, we designed our platform around this very idea. By using the visual calendar to schedule your content in advance, you can draft, review, and collaborate on your posts with your team before they ever go live. Spotting a typo in a draft is a zero-stress fix, and our tool helps you create that buffer so you can publish with confidence. Find out more about how you can streamline your entire social media process with Postbase.