How does the Publisher work?

The Publisher lets you share content on Facebook. It is located at the top of both your home page and on your profile. Both locations offer the same functionalities.

Typing in the Publisher text box and clicking "Share" updates your status. Clicking inside the text box displays additional types of content that you can share:

• Link (add a web address to external content)
• Photos (upload a photo, create an album, or take a webcam photo)
• Video (upload a video or record a webcam video)
• Note (add from Facebook’s Notes application)
• Import (add external blogs or RSS feeds)
• Gifts (add from Facebook’s Gift Shop)

Once you have added content, you will still need to click "Share" in order to publish a story. To exit the submenu for a specific type of content, simply click the "X" in the upper-right corner of the Publisher box.

The Publisher also allows you to select a privacy setting for every post you make. After clicking inside the text box, or attaching your content, look for the lock icon next to the "Share" button. Clicking on it will bring up a menu that lets you choose who will be able to see your post, from Everyone, to Friends, to Friends of Friends.

If you type in the Publisher box and then add content (e.g., a link or a video), the text will appear as a comment above the content you have shared. It will not appear as a new status update or replace your current status.

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How do I edit my Wall privacy settings?

You can control who is allowed to see specific elements of your profile from your Privacy Settings page, which can be accessed from the Account drop-down menu at the top of every Facebook page.

To remove a particular Wall story:

1. Hover your mouse over the right corner of the Wall story
2. Click the "Remove" button

To control the types of content that can be seen on your Wall:

1. Go to the Privacy Settings page from the Account drop down menu
2. Click on the "Profile Information" link.
3. Update the "Posts by Me" and "Posts by Friends" sections to your desired privacy level. For example, if you only want your friends to be able to see your Wall, simply adjust the settings for both of these options to "Only Friends."

To turn off Wall stories published by specific applications:

1. Go to the Application Settings page from the Account drop down menu.
2. Click the "Edit Settings" link next to the application you would like to edit.
3. Select the Additional Permissions tab in the box that appears and uncheck the box next to "Publish recent activity to my Wall."
4. Click the "Okay" button.

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