How to Edit Your Facebook Profile Info & About Section (2026 Guide)?

August 19, 2026
How to edit your Facebook profile information and About section in the Facebook app - 2026 step by step guide

Last updated: August 2026 · By · App World

Your Facebook profile is often the first thing people see when they search for you online, so keeping your profile information and About section accurate matters more than most people realize. Whether you've changed jobs, moved to a new city, updated your relationship status, or simply want to clean up an outdated bio, Facebook has made most of this editable directly from the mobile app. The problem is that Facebook has redesigned its profile-editing flow several times over the past few years, and the buttons don't always sit where old tutorials say they do.

This guide walks you through exactly how to edit your Facebook profile information and About section in the Facebook app in 2026, covering the current menu layout on both iPhone and Android, how to update every category of info (bio, work, education, places lived, contact details, and more), how to control who can see each piece of information, and how to fix the frustrating cases where an old field seems impossible to find or delete.

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What Is the Facebook About Section?

The About section sits below your cover photo and profile picture on your Facebook profile. It's where Facebook displays your work history, education, places you've lived, relationship status, contact information, and any pages, apps, or interests you've chosen to follow and show publicly. Some of this content — like movies, music, or shows you follow — can even be added automatically by apps you've connected to Facebook, such as streaming services, based on your in-app activity.

Everything in the About section is optional. You choose what to add, what to hide, and who gets to see each individual piece, from "Public" all the way down to "Only me." Because so many categories exist, Facebook groups them into sub-sections such as Work and Education, Places Lived, Contact and Basic Info, Family and Relationships, Details About You, and Life Events.

Step 1: Find the Edit Profile Screen

Facebook's current mobile layout puts nearly every editable field behind a single entry point. Here's how to get there on the app:

  1. Open the Facebook app on your iPhone or Android device.
  2. Tap your profile picture (top-left on most Android layouts, or in the menu/bottom-right tab on iOS).
  3. On your profile page, tap the button labeled Edit Profile or Edit Public Details, which sits just below your cover photo, next to your name.
  4. You'll land on a screen listing every editable module: profile picture, cover photo, bio, Featured section, and — further down — your full About info.

If you don't see "Edit Profile" right away, tap the three-dot menu (⋯) near your cover photo first; on some app versions the edit option is tucked inside that menu instead of sitting on the main screen.

How to Edit Your Facebook Bio (Short Intro)

Your bio is the short line of text that appears directly under your name on your profile — a quick tagline, quote, or description of yourself. To change it:

  1. Go to your profile and tap Edit Profile.
  2. Scroll to the Bio field and tap Edit (or tap directly on the existing bio text on some versions).
  3. Type your new bio. Facebook limits this field to a short character count, so keep it concise.
  4. Tap Save to publish the change immediately.

The bio is separate from your full About page, so updating it won't touch your work history, education, or contact details — it only changes the short line visible under your name.

How to Edit Your Full About Info (Work, Education, Places Lived, Basic Info)

This is the section most people mean when they ask how to "edit their About section." It covers your employer, job title, school history, hometown, current city, and basic details like your gender or relationship status.

  1. From your profile, tap Edit Profile (or Edit Public Details).
  2. Scroll to the bottom of the menu and tap Edit your about info.
  3. You'll see categorized blocks: Work, Education, Places Lived, and Basic Info.
  4. Tap the pencil icon next to any existing entry to edit or delete it, or tap Add under a category to create a new entry.
  5. Fill in the details — for example, your job title, company, and dates for a Work entry, or your school name and graduation year for Education.
  6. Before saving, use the audience selector (usually a small globe, friends, or lock icon) to choose who can see that specific entry.
  7. Tap Save to confirm the change.

Alternatively, on both the app and mobile browser, you can reach the same screen by tapping About below your cover photo, then choosing a tab such as Work and Education, Places Lived, or Contact and Basic Info, and tapping Edit next to any field.

How to Update Contact Info (Email, Phone, Website, Location, Birthday)

Contact and basic info live in their own tab because they carry different privacy defaults than work or education history.

  1. Go to your profile and tap About, then select Contact and Basic Info (or reach it through Edit Profile as described above).
  2. Tap Edit next to Email, Phone, Website, Social Links, Address, Current City, or Birthday.
  3. Enter the updated information in the field provided.
  4. Set the audience for that field before saving — contact details default to a more private audience than most other profile info.
  5. Tap Save.

Note that changing your primary contact email may require you to verify the new address before it fully replaces the old one on your account.

How to Add or Remove About Sections

Beyond editing individual fields, you can control which entire sections appear on your About page — including sections that show pages you follow for movies, music, TV shows, books, or games.

  1. From your Feed, tap your name or profile picture to open your profile.
  2. Tap More below your cover photo.
  3. Select Manage sections.
  4. Toggle on the sections you want to display, or toggle off ones you'd rather hide.
  5. Tap Save.

You can also hide a single section without removing it permanently: open the section, tap the three dots in the top-right corner, and choose Hide section. Hiding a section only affects your profile page — content you've followed or shared through that section may still appear elsewhere on Facebook, like in Feed or search results, depending on its own privacy setting.

How to Control Who Sees Your About Information

Nearly every field in the About section has its own independent audience setting, separate from your general post privacy. To adjust it:

  1. Open the section you want to manage (for example, Work and Education or Following).
  2. Tap the three-dot icon in the top-right corner of that section.
  3. Select Edit privacy.
  4. Use the audience selector to choose Public, Friends, Friends except, Specific friends, or Only me for that category.
  5. Confirm your choice — it applies immediately.

For a broader privacy review, Facebook also offers a Privacy Checkup tool and an Audience and Visibility menu inside Settings & Privacy, which lets you review who can see your friend list, look you up by email or phone number, and see future posts by default.

The Featured section is the row of highlighted photos near the top of your profile, and Life Events are the milestones (graduations, new jobs, moves, relationships) that can appear in your timeline and About page.

  1. To edit Featured photos: open your profile, scroll to the Featured row, and tap it — or tap Edit Public Details and scroll down to the Featured section. Tap Add More to include new images, or select an existing collection to remove or reorder photos, then tap Save.
  2. To add a Life Event: tap the + icon on your timeline or profile, choose Life Event, select a category (Work & Education, Family & Relationships, Home & Living, Health & Wellness, Travel & Experiences, or your own custom event), fill in the details, set an audience, and tap Save.

Fixing Hidden or "Missing" Legacy About Fields

A common frustration in 2026 is discovering an old "About You" field, an outdated relationship status, or a leftover quote from years ago that no longer shows up on the standard Edit Profile screen. This typically happens because Facebook has retired certain legacy fields from the main editor while the data technically still exists on your account.

If the normal steps above don't surface the field you're trying to change or delete, try these alternatives:

  • Use Activity Log: Open your profile, tap the three-dot menu, and select Activity Log (sometimes labeled Manage Activity). Filter by "Profile information" to find older entries you can edit or remove individually.
  • Check the desktop site: Some legacy fields are easier to locate through a mobile browser or desktop version of Facebook, where the About tabs are laid out with more detail than the condensed app menu.
  • Ask Meta AI support: Facebook's built-in Meta AI support assistant, available from the Help Centre, can walk you through locating specific fields tied to your account type.
  • Re-check Manage Sections: A field that seems to have vanished may simply be hidden rather than deleted — revisit Manage Sections and toggle it back on before trying to edit it.

Common Problems and How to Fix Them

"I can't find the Edit Profile button"

Make sure you're viewing your own profile, not a Page or someone else's profile. Update the Facebook app to the latest version, since older builds place the button in different locations or hide it inside the three-dot menu.

"My changes aren't saving"

Check your internet connection, force-close and reopen the app, and confirm you tapped Save rather than navigating away mid-edit. Persistent save failures are often resolved by logging out and back in, or by updating the app from the App Store or Google Play.

"I edited a field but it's not visible to others"

Double-check the audience setting on that specific field. A field set to "Only me" will save correctly but remain invisible to friends and the public.

"I need to verify my email before changing contact info"

This is expected behavior for security. Check the inbox of the new email address for a confirmation link or code from Facebook.

Best Practices for a Polished Facebook Profile

  • Keep your bio current. A short, accurate line under your name makes your profile easier to recognize for friends, colleagues, or clients searching for you.
  • Match your work and education to LinkedIn. If you use Facebook professionally, keeping this consistent avoids confusion for people who cross-reference your profiles.
  • Review privacy per field, not just globally. Your default post privacy doesn't automatically apply to About info — check each category individually.
  • Update your Featured section seasonally. Swapping highlighted photos periodically keeps your profile looking active and current.
  • Run a Privacy Checkup every few months. Facebook's settings occasionally shift with app updates, so a periodic review helps confirm your information is shared the way you intend.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Edit Profile on the Facebook app in 2026?

Tap your profile picture to open your profile, then tap the Edit Profile or Edit Public Details button below your cover photo. If it isn't visible immediately, check the three-dot menu near your cover photo.

Can I edit my About section from a computer instead of the app?

Yes. On desktop, click your profile picture, select Edit Profile, and use the Intro, Featured, and Details tabs on the left sidebar to make the same changes available in the app.

Why can't I delete an old relationship status or quote?

These are often legacy fields no longer shown in the standard editor. Try the Activity Log, the desktop site, or Meta AI support to locate and remove them directly.

Does editing my About info notify my friends?

Generally no — updating fields like work, education, or contact info does not generate a notification to friends, unlike adding a new Life Event, which can appear in Feed depending on its privacy setting.

How do I control who sees my Facebook About section?

Open the relevant section, tap the three-dot icon, choose Edit privacy, and select an audience — Public, Friends, Specific friends, or Only me — for that field.

Final Thoughts

Editing your Facebook profile information and About section in the app is straightforward once you know where Facebook currently hides the controls: everything routes through Edit Profile (or Edit Public Details), with a dedicated Edit your about info screen for work, education, places lived, and basic details. Combine that with per-field privacy controls and the Manage Sections menu, and you have full control over exactly what appears on your profile and who gets to see it. If you run into a stubborn legacy field, the Activity Log and desktop site remain the most reliable fallback options.

This guide is maintained by the App World Team at appworld.work and is updated as Facebook's app interface changes.

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