Facebook has finally provided a solution for users eager to get rid of several older posts.
The social network announced on Tuesday, June 2, that it's adding an option to let users delete multiple posts at the same time.
When will I get the new feature?
The feature will roll out on mobile devices first before landing on desktop and Facebook Lite in the future.
How will I be able to access it?
'Manage Activity' will be available by accessing the activity log on your Facebook profile. From there, you can check off multiple posts for archiving.
The archiving option removes posts from your feed but allows you to keep them private. There is also a trash option to delete posts completely.
The posts stay in trash for 30 days before permanently disappearing.
Users can also sort posts by date, or for posts with specific people, Facebook said.
What has Facebook said about the changes?
In a statement, the company said: "Whether you’re entering the job market after college or moving on from an old relationship, we know things change in people’s lives, and we want to make it easy for you to curate your presence on Facebook to more accurately reflect who you are today."
Previously, Facebook had made it more difficult for users to get rid of several posts quickly.
Users had to click on each post individually and select 'Delete' to have them removed.
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