How to Delete Stories From Facebook: Complete Guide

Learn how to delete that unwanted story!

Do you want to know how to delete stories from Facebook? Then you've come to the right place! Although it's a very useful function for those who want to share moments of their lives with friends quickly and temporarily, sometimes we end up posting something unintentionally in the stories field of the social network and we can get desperate because we don't know how to delete the content.

Today's article is specially designed to help those who suffer from this problem. Here you'll find a detailed step-by-step guide to learning how to delete Facebook stories quickly and safely before that unwanted photo ends up appearing to other people and avoid unpleasant situations. Follow along to see how easy it is to delete this type of content!

How to delete facebook stories on mobile

You can delete Facebook stories directly from the mobile app if you have it installed on your device. So, if you've posted a photo or video in the stories and regret it afterwards, just go to the app's home screen, click on the stories section at the top of the screen and look for the post you want to delete.

How to delete a story from the mobile app
How to delete a story from the mobile app

Once you've done that, you'll have to look for the three dots at the top to see the options for what to do with that post. When they appear, you'll be able to select "delete video/photo" and that's where you'll have to click to get rid of that story once and for all.

How to delete facebook stories on PC

Deleting stories from your PC is also very easy
Deleting stories from your PC is also very easy

Of course, you can delete Facebook stories from your browser on your PC too, not just from the mobile app. The cool thing is that the way to have your post deleted from your computer isn't very different from the way you do it from the app. open the social networkClick on your profile picture and view your stories first to find out which ones to delete.

Look for the "delete photo/video" option

Here you will also find the three dots on the desired image or video and, once you have clicked on them, the "delete video/photo" option will also become available. By clicking on it, you will delete the story and it will no longer be available to any of your friends on this social network and your mission will be accomplished.

Your story will no longer be available to anyone
Your story will no longer be available to anyone

How to view archived stories

Using the mobile app, you not only have the option of deleting Facebook storiesbut you can also archive them. That way, even if you don't want people to see that post, you can still access it in the future by saving it in a way that only you will have access to at a later date.

How to view archived stories
How to view archived stories

Stories are normally archived after they have been posted for 24 hours and you can view them by following a similar path to the one used to delete them: go to your profile on the social network, look for three dots that will offer various options and then click on the one that says "stories archive". All your old stories will be available there for you to view.

Conclusion

By following these steps you'll surely be able to delete the archives of posts you don't want to keep visible to your friends without any problem! But before you go, let us know what your experience was like and if you managed to learn how to delete stories from Facebook! Just let us know in the comments section! Don't forget to also take a look at our article on how to hide conversations on whatsapp! You'll probably be interested!

Questions that might interest you:

How do I manually delete a story I've posted on Facebook?

Just look for the "delete photo/video" option in the story options.

Is it possible to remove a story from Facebook using a cell phone?

Yes, just access the story by clicking on your profile picture and going to the "delete photo/video" option.

Nick Narukame
With a degree in Literature from Universidade Federal Fluminense, I've been producing content about geek culture for over a decade. My passion for movies, games, apps and chocolate has been the fuel for my writing, which has found a place in outlets such as Curioso Geekamong others.

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