If you schedule a lot of content, you have probably found yourself staring at a typo right after hitting the schedule button. For years, the only solution was to delete the draft and start over.
But as of recent updates, you can finally edit a scheduled post on LinkedIn directly in the app or on desktop. You no longer have to lose your work just because you need to fix a quick mistake or swap an image.
Here is the exact process to modify your scheduled LinkedIn content.
How to Edit a Scheduled Post on LinkedIn (Desktop & Mobile)
The process is simple and works the same way whether you are on a personal profile or managing a LinkedIn Company Page.
- Click on Start a post at the top of your LinkedIn feed.
- Click the Clock icon in the bottom right of the composer.
- Select View all scheduled posts.
- Find the post you want to change and click the three dots in the top right corner.
- Choose Edit post to change the text, images, or video. You can also select Modify schedule if you only want to change the publishing time.
- Make your changes and click Save.
That is it. Your scheduled post is updated without losing any of your formatting. If you want to check how your formatting will look before saving, you can use a LinkedIn post simulator.
What Can You Edit in a Scheduled Post?
LinkedIn's editing features for scheduled content are quite flexible. Once you open the editor, you can change almost everything.
- The text: Fix typos, rewrite sentences, or add new LinkedIn hashtags.
- The media: Swap out images, replace a video, or upload a different document.
- The schedule: Push the post to a later date or move it up to publish sooner.
The only thing you cannot change is the audience settings. If you scheduled a post for a specific LinkedIn Group and want to change it to "Anyone," you will need to delete the scheduled post and create a new one.
Editing Scheduled Posts via Third-Party Tools
If you use third-party scheduling tools like Buffer, Hootsuite, or Typefully, you cannot edit those posts natively on LinkedIn. The "View all scheduled posts" section only shows content scheduled directly through LinkedIn's own interface.
To edit a post scheduled via a third-party app, you must log into that specific tool and make the changes in their dashboard. The tool will then push the updated version to LinkedIn at the chosen time.
If you are looking for alternatives to native scheduling, check out our guide on how to schedule LinkedIn posts for free.
FAQ: Managing Scheduled LinkedIn Content
Can I edit a scheduled LinkedIn post after it is published?
Yes. Once the scheduled time arrives and the post goes live, it acts just like any normal post. You can click the three dots on the live post and select "Edit" to modify the text. However, you can no longer change images or videos after the post is live. Read more about how to edit a published LinkedIn post.
Why can I not see my scheduled posts?
If you do not see the clock icon or your scheduled posts, try refreshing the page or updating your mobile app. Scheduled posts are tied to the account that created them. If you manage a Company Page, make sure you are acting as the Page admin.
Conclusion
The ability to edit a scheduled post on LinkedIn is a massive time-saver for content creators and marketers. You can confidently batch your content creation knowing you have the flexibility to make adjustments later.
Always review your formatting and check for errors before your content goes live.
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