How to Make Facebook Notes Public

Trying to make your Facebook Notes public but can’t find the right settings? You’re not alone. This guide will walk you through the current state of Facebook Notes, show you how to check for and change privacy settings on any old Notes you might still have, and cover the best modern alternatives for sharing your long-form content on the platform.

What Really Happened to Facebook Notes?

Before we get into the "how-to," it’s important to understand that the Facebook Notes feature isn’t what it used to be. Around late 2020, Facebook began phasing out this feature for most users. What was once a simple, blog-like space integrated into your profile has been largely deprecated due to low usage and a platform-wide shift toward more visual and ephemeral content like Stories and Reels.

For most personal profiles and many Pages created in the last few years, the Notes feature is completely gone. You won't find it in your tabs, and there's no way to add it back. However, for some older accounts or Pages that used the feature extensively in the past, existing Notes might still be accessible, although they are buried deep within your profile’s activity log.

The key takeaway is this: creating new Notes is no longer possible for anyone, but you may be able to edit the privacy of old ones if you can find them. So if you're feeling frustrated because you can't locate the feature, it's not a bug or something you're doing wrong - it's an intentional change by Facebook.

How to Change Privacy on Existing Facebook Notes (If You Can Still Access Them)

If you have an older account and wrote Notes years ago, they might still be lurking on your profile. Your ability to edit their privacy settings depends on whether you can still access the Notes interface. Here’s a step-by-step guide for personal profiles and Pages.

For a Personal Profile

Follow these steps to locate any remaining Notes and adjust their visibility:

1. Go to Your Profile: Navigate to your personal Facebook profile page.
2. Find the "More" Tab: Look for the menu bar directly under your cover photo. It typically includes options like "Posts," "About," "Friends," and "Photos." At the end of that list, click on "More."
3. Look for "Notes": In the dropdown menu that appears, scan for the "Notes" option. If it’s there, great! Click on it. If you don't see it listed, unfortunately, the feature has been fully removed from your account, and you won’t be able to access old Notes this way.
4. Find the Note to Edit: If you were able to open your Notes section, you'll see a list of all the Notes you've ever published. Find the one you want to make public.
5. Adjust the Privacy: For each individual note, there should be a privacy indicator near the date - it usually shows a small icon (a globe for Public, two figures for Friends, a lock for Only Me). Click on this icon or look for a dropdown menu next to it.
6. Select "Public": From the privacy options, choose Public. This will make the note visible to anyone, on or off Facebook.
7. Save Your Changes: After selecting "Public," the change should save automatically. If there is a "Save" or "Done" button, be sure to click it.

For a Facebook Page

Accessing Notes on a classic Facebook Page followed a slightly different path involving page tabs. While this is increasingly rare, if you manage an older page, here's how you can check:

1. Go to Your Page Settings: Navigate to the Facebook Page you manage. Click on "Settings" in the left-hand menu.
2. Select "Templates and Tabs": Inside the Settings menu, find and click on "Templates and Tabs." This section controls which tabs are visible on your Page's main navigation menu (e.g., Home, About, Photos, Events).
3. Check for the "Notes" Tab: Scroll down the list of tabs. If your Page still has access to the feature, you will see "Notes" listed here. Make sure the toggle switch next to it is turned ON. If "Notes" is not in this list, you cannot add it, as Facebook has removed it as an option for most pages.
4. Return to Your Page: Go back to your Page's main view. You should now see "Notes" in the navigation menu on the left side or under the "More" dropdown.
5. Edit Your Note's Privacy: Click on the "Notes" tab to see all your published notes. Select the note you wish to edit. Inside the editor or preview screen, look for the privacy or audience settings. Just like on a personal profile, you can change the visibility to Public.

Remember, these steps only apply if your account is one of the few that still has retained, legacy access to the Notes feature. For the vast majority of users, these options will simply not exist.

Top Alternatives to Facebook Notes for Sharing Long-Form Content

Since Facebook Notes is essentially a defunct feature, relying on it for your content strategy isn't a sustainable option. The good news is that there are several excellent, more effective ways to share in-depth stories, announcements, and articles with your Facebook audience today. These methods are more visible, engaging, and aligned with how people use the platform now.

1. Create a Long-Form Facebook Post

The simplest and most direct replacement is to write your content directly in the main status update box. Facebook's algorithm often prioritizes native text posts, and you have a generous character limit to work with (over 60,000 characters). This is more than enough for detailed updates, personal stories, how-to guides, or company announcements.

Tips for Success:

• Break Up Your Text: Use short paragraphs, line breaks, and even emojis to add white space and make your post easy to read on mobile devices. A wall of text is intimidating.
• Add a Strong Visual: Even if your focus is the text, always pair it with a high-quality photo, a custom graphic, or a short video. Visuals are essential for stopping the scroll.
• Use a "Read More" Hook: Craft a compelling first sentence or two that grabs attention before the "See more..." cutoff. Tease the value of what’s inside to encourage people to click and read the rest.

2. Link to an External Blog Post on Your Website

This is the gold standard for marketers and brands. Instead of publishing your long-form content on a platform you don’t control (like Facebook), host it on your own blog or website and share the link to Facebook.

Key Benefits:

• You Own Your Content: Your articles are safe on your own domain, independent of any social media platform's changes.
• Drive Website Traffic: You bring people back to your website, where they can learn more about you, subscribe to your newsletter, or buy your products.
• Build SEO Authority: Every click from social media can help boost your website's authority with search engines like Google when visitors stick around to read valuable content.

To make this work, customize the accompanying Facebook post. Don't just paste the link. Write a compelling caption that introduces the article and explain why your audience should click through to read it.

3. Turn Your Content Into a Carousel Post

People love to swipe. A carousel (a post with multiple images or videos) allows you to break down a long piece of content into digestible, visually appealing slides. Each slide can represent a single point, tip, or step from your original note.

For example, a "Top 5 Tips for..." note can become a five-slide carousel post. Use a tool like Canva to create beautifully designed, consistent graphics for each slide.

4. Utilize Your Facebook Group’s Advanced Formatting

If you run a Facebook Group, you have access to more advanced post formatting options that are not available on Pages or personal profiles. When creating a post in a Group, you can use:

• H1 and H2 Headings
• Bulleted and Numbered Lists
• Bold and Italic Text
• Block Quotes

This allows you to structure your content much like a mini-blog post, making it highly readable. You can publish your in-depth content in your Group to foster community discussion and then share the post to your Page to expand its reach.

Final Thoughts

While making an old Facebook Note public is a disappearing ability, your goal of sharing in-depth content with your audience is more achievable than ever. By focusing on modern alternatives like well-crafted long posts, strategic blog linking, or visual carousels, you can create far more engaging and effective content that better serves both you and your community.

As you build a content strategy that blends these different formats - long posts for Facebook, articles on your blog, and supporting visuals for Instagram - keeping track of everything can get complicated. At Postbase, we designed a simple, visual calendar so you can plan, schedule, and see all your content across every platform in one place. It eliminates the chaos of juggling different content types and helps you craft a cohesive brand story without living inside a messy spreadsheet.