You can create timeline posts in any timeline element. You need at least the "Create timeline items" permission to create timeline posts.
Read Timeline overview for information on the different elements' timelines on which you can post and how the post is visible.
Create a post
- Go to the timeline where you want to post.
- Write and configure your post.
- Select Post to publish your post.
You can load new timeline posts that you've yet to see by selecting "Load X new update(s)" on top of your newsfeed. New posts can be distinguished by a badge. The badge disappears after a few seconds of being in the user's view.
A timeline post can be edited after publication. Learn more in Editing timeline posts.
Timeline posts that are longer than ~750 characters will be shortened, and you can select Read more to see the full post.
Configure a post
A timeline post can be formatted and configured in various ways. Certain options are only visible to those with specific permissions.
- Post as: You can publish the post in your name or the name of a page or community you manage. Your choice will be displayed as the author of the post. Learn more in Publishing in the name of a page or community.
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Use Markdown: You can format your post's text using Markdown. The options include bold, italic, lists, quotes, etc. To learn more about using Markdown, select
in the timeline post box.
- Attach files: You can add attachments (files, images, videos...) to your post. Learn more in Attachments & Links on the Timeline.
- Use emojis: You can add emojis to your post to make it more engaging.
- Send kudos: You can send kudos to appreciate or celebrate your colleagues and their work. Kudos needs to be activated for your platform. Learn more in Sending and receiving kudos.
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, you can further choose:
- Mark this post as sticky: You can pin important posts to the top of the timeline for users. The posts stay pinned for a set time or until the user dismisses them. You need "Create sticky timeline items" permission to pin posts. Learn more in Creating sticky timeline posts.
- Lock this post: You can lock posts to remove users' ability to comment and react to them. You need "Create locked timeline items" permission to lock posts.