# How to Preview Posts in Buffer

> To preview posts in Buffer, log in and go to Publish, locate your post in the Queue or Calendar view, click the Edit icon to open the editor, view the post preview section for the selected platform, and make any necessary edits before publishing.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-preview-posts-in-buffer/
Apps: Buffer
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a4aa2ab56e05a00ff5c38/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Log in to Buffer and go to "Publish."
2. Find the post in the Queue or Calendar view.
3. Go to the post and click the "Edit" icon to open the editor.
4. Look for the post preview section to see how it will appear on the selected platform.
5. Make any necessary edits before publishing.