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# Schedule LinkedIn Posts

> FinalLayer’s scheduling feature uses natural language to help you plan your posts. Simply type when you want to publish, or choose one of our suggested optimal posting times.

## How Scheduling Works?

Simply type your preferred posting time in plain English:

**Examples:**

* "Tomorrow at 9 PM"
* "In 2 hours"
* "Next Friday evening"
* "End of week"

## How to Schedule a Post?

<Steps>
  <Step>On the post screen, select **"Schedule post"**</Step>
  <Step>**Type your preferred time** in natural language</Step>
  <Step>FinalLayer will suggest the best time to post</Step>
  <Step>Click **"Schedule Post"**</Step>
  <Step>Your post will be queued for publishing</Step>
</Steps>

## Edit or Reschedule Posts

<Steps>
  <Step>Go to **Library → LinkedIn Posts**</Step>
  <Step>Cancel the scheduled post by clicking on the **timestamp badge**</Step>
  <Step>The post will automatically move to **"Drafts"**</Step>
  <Step>Open the post to make edits and reschedule it</Step>
</Steps>

## Scheduling vs. Immediate Publishing

| When to Schedule                                              | When to Publish Immediately             |
| ------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------- |
| You're planning content in advance                            | Time-sensitive news or updates          |
| You want to post during optimal times when you're unavailable | Real-time reactions to events           |
| You're maintaining consistent frequency                       | Spontaneous insights or stories         |
| You're batching content creation                              | Engagement with current trending topics |