How to Turn Off Comments on Facebook Posts

You may find yourself in a situation where you want to post something on Facebook but do not want anyone to comment on it. It could be something as simple as posting about your work, or it may even be a more sensitive topic. Perhaps you just want to avoid people commenting period. Facebook allows you to determine who can comment on your post. Here is everything you need to know about how to turn off comments on your Facebook post.

Why Would You Want to Turn Off Comments?

There are many good reasons to turn off comments on posts you make on Facebook:

• Privacy issues – Avoid making personal share a matter of public discourse
• Avoid arguments – No worries about a debate transforming into a arguments on controversial matters
• Professional posts – Maintain a clean look for your business posts
• Commercial comments – Avoid unwanted promotional spam in comments
• Time – Don’t have to spend time moderating other people’s discussions or arguments
• Peace of mind – Share without worrying about the negative comments that are attached

How to Disable Comments on Desktop/Computer

If you are using Facebook on either your computer or laptop, just follow these steps:

For New Posts:

1. Write your post as you normally would in the status box
2. Find the privacy selector (they usually say “Friends” or “Public“)
3. Click on the privacy selector and then locate the commenting settings
4. Select the option to “Turn off commenting” before posting the status

For Existing Posts:

• Locate the post you wanted to edit
• Look for three dots (…) on the top right corner of your post
• Click on the three dots to access the comments menu
• Select “turn off comments” from the list

Now your post will indicate that comments are disabled.

How to Turn Off Comments on Mobile Phone (iPhone and Android)

The process is similar on both iPhone and Android devices:

For New Posts:

1. Open the Facebook App on your Phone
2. Press “What’s on your mind?” to create a new post
3. Write your post
4. Look for privacy settings before you post
5. Choose the option to disable comments

For Existing Posts:

1. Open the Facebook app
2. Find your post
3. Select the three dots (…) at the top right of your post
4. Select “Turn off commenting“
5. Confirm your option

How to Disable Comments on iPad/Tablet

The process for using Facebook on an iPad or tablet is very similar to the process on the phone.

1. Open Facebook on your tablet.
2. Go to your post.
3. Tap the three dots menu.
4. Select Turn off commenting.
5. Save and exit.

What Happens When You Turn Off Comments?

Whenever you turn off comments on a Facebook post, you can expect the following things:

• No new comments – your followers would not be able to contribute new comments on your post.
• Old comments remain – the old previously posted comments will remain unless deleted separately.
• Reactions are still available – Facebook users would still be able to “Like”, “Love”, or react to your post.
• Still sharable – anyone is still allowed to share your post.
• Clean appearance – it looks cleaner without any comments.

How to Turn Comments Back On

Changed your mind? You can easily turn commenting back on:

1. Go to your post
2. Tap or click the three dots menu
3. Select “Turn on commenting“
4. Commenting will then be active as soon as you select this option

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Final Thoughts

Managing the comments on your Facebook posts is a great feature that provides you control over your social media experience. Whether you are sharing personal updates, announcing something in your business, or simply don’t want to bother yourself with online drama, knowing how to control your comment options through your settings gives you more control of your Facebook experience.

Remember, social media should work for you, not against you. Don’t be afraid to embrace these privacy settings to help create a more positive experience on social media that you can manage.

After all, your mental health and your peace of mind are more important than worrying about who might want to comment on every post you share.