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Delete and amend newsfeed post in RosterElf

Sean Wyse By Sean Wyse Updated 20 March 2026 3 min read
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Introduction

This article explains how to delete and amend newsfeed posts in RosterElf. Managing your newsfeed posts ensures your team always receives accurate and relevant information. You may need to delete a post if it is no longer required or contains incorrect details. You may also need to amend a post to update information, correct errors, or add additional context.

RosterElf makes it simple to manage your newsfeed posts directly from the platform. You can access the newsfeed, locate your post, and either delete or edit it in just a few steps. This ensures your communication remains clear and up to date for your staff.

Following this guide will help you quickly remove outdated posts or update existing ones, improving team communication and ensuring your staff always see the most relevant information. To learn how to create a post, see how to use the newsfeed in RosterElf to share updates.

1. Delete newsfeed post in RosterElf

This section explains how to delete a newsfeed post in RosterElf. Deleting a post is useful when the information is no longer relevant or was created in error. Removing outdated posts helps keep your newsfeed clean and easy to follow for your staff, ensuring your team only sees current and important updates.

1.1 Delete newsfeed post steps

1.1.1 Open RosterElf. You will land on the Dashboard by default.

RosterElf dashboard showing the main navigation bar with Dashboard, Calendar, Staff, Sites, Positions, Roster, Payroll, Chat, HR Hub, Reports and Settings tabs

1.1.2 Press the News Feed tab at the top centre of the Dashboard.

RosterElf dashboard with the News Feed tab highlighted in a red circle at the top centre of the screen

1.1.3 Press the red X icon in the top-right corner of the post you want to delete.

RosterElf News Feed showing a post titled 'Team Update' with a red arrow pointing to the red X delete icon in the top-right corner of the post

1.1.4 Press Delete in the confirmation modal to permanently remove the post.

RosterElf Delete Post confirmation modal showing the message 'Are you sure you want to delete this post? This action cannot be undone.' with Cancel and Delete buttons, and a red arrow pointing to the Delete button

Warning

Deleting a post is permanent and cannot be undone. Check the content carefully before confirming deletion.

2. Amend newsfeed post in RosterElf

This section explains how to amend a newsfeed post in RosterElf. Editing a post allows you to update information, fix errors, or add new details. Keeping your posts accurate helps ensure your staff receive correct and useful communication.

2.1 Amend newsfeed post steps

2.1.1 Open RosterElf and press the News Feed tab at the top centre of the Dashboard.

2.1.2 Press the pencil icon in the top-right corner of the post you want to edit.

RosterElf News Feed showing a post titled 'Team Update' with a red arrow pointing to the pencil edit icon in the top-right corner of the post

2.1.3 The Edit Post form will open with the existing content pre-filled. Make your amendments to the title, description, site, or attachments as needed.

RosterElf Edit Post modal showing the Title field with 'Team Update', the Description field with the post body text, and the Site field showing 'Built Gympire'

2.1.4 Press Save to publish the updated post.

RosterElf Edit Post modal with the green Save button highlighted in a red circle at the bottom right

2.1.5 The post will be updated and the amended version will be visible to staff at the selected site(s).

Note

If Requires Acknowledgement is toggled on, the post cannot be edited. You will need to delete the post and create a new one with the correct information.

Frequently asked questions

1. How do I delete a newsfeed post in RosterElf?

To delete a newsfeed post in RosterElf, open the platform and go to the newsfeed. Select the post you want to remove, press the red X icon, and confirm by selecting Delete. This will permanently remove the post from the newsfeed.

2. How do I amend a newsfeed post in RosterElf?

To amend a newsfeed post in RosterElf, open the newsfeed and locate the post you want to update. Press the pencil icon, make your changes, and press Save. This will update the post for all staff to view.

3. Can I recover a deleted newsfeed post in RosterElf?

No, once you delete a newsfeed post in RosterElf it cannot be recovered. Check the content carefully before confirming deletion to avoid losing important information.

4. Why should I amend a newsfeed post instead of deleting it?

You should amend a newsfeed post when you need to correct or update information without removing the entire message. This helps maintain communication history while ensuring your team sees accurate and updated details.

5. Why can't I amend my post?

If you have toggled on Requires Acknowledgement, you will not be able to edit the post. To make changes, you will need to delete the post and create a new one.

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