The "Guides" feature in Facebook Groups was a fantastic way to organize content into sequential learning units or topical sections. It was particularly popular for coaches, educators, and community managers who wanted to provide structured information.

However, as of late 2023 and into 2024, Facebook has been rolling out changes and, for many groups, the "Guides" feature has been deprecated or removed. While some older sources or specific groups might still have access, it's generally being phased out in favor of other content organization tools.

Therefore, a "Complete Guide to Adding and Organizing Guides" might not be fully applicable to all users in 2024.

What Facebook Groups are moving towards (or already have):

Instead of "Guides," Facebook Groups are now emphasizing other ways to organize content. The primary method being promoted is "Feature Sets" or "Post Topics".

If you still have access to Guides in your specific group, here's the classic tutorial on how to use them. If you do not have access, I'll explain the alternative methods you should use.

[TUTORIAL] How to Add and Organize Guides in Your Facebook Group (IF AVAILABLE)
This method applies if your group still has the "Guides" feature. Facebook's UI can vary, so the exact wording might differ slightly.

Part 1: Enabling the "Guides" Feature (If not already enabled)

Go to your Facebook Group.

Access Group Settings: On the left-hand sidebar, under "Admin Tools," click on "Group settings" (or sometimes just "Settings").

Find "Add Features" / "Feature Sets": Scroll down to the bottom where you see sections like "Add features" or "Feature Sets."

Look for "Guides" or "Learning":

You might see "Guides" listed directly as a feature you can "Add."

Alternatively, it might be part of a "Feature Set" called "Learning." If so, click "Add Set" next to "Learning."

Confirm: Once added, you should see "Guides" as a tab or option directly on your group's main navigation menu (usually below the cover photo, alongside "Posts," "Members," "Events," etc.).

Part 2: Creating a New Guide

Go to the "Guides" Tab: From your group's main page, click on the "Guides" tab.

Click "Create Guide" or "Start a New Guide": You'll usually see a prominent button.

Give Your Guide a Title: This is the main topic or module name (e.g., "Getting Started," "Product Tutorials," "Marketing Basics").

Add a Description (Optional but Recommended): Briefly explain what this guide will cover.

Click "Save": Your new guide is now created.

Part 3: Adding Posts to Your Guide (Content for the Guide)

There are two main ways to add content:

Method A: Create a New Post Directly within the Guide

Open the Guide: Click on the guide you just created.

Click "Create Post": Inside the guide, you'll see an option to create a new post.

Compose Your Post: Write your text, add images, videos, links, or even create a poll or question.

Click "Post": The post will now be published in your group's main feed and automatically added to the specific guide you were in.

Method B: Add an Existing Post to a Guide

Find the Post: Go to your group's main "Posts" feed and locate the post you want to add to a guide.

Click the Three Dots (...): In the top-right corner of the post, click the three-dot menu.

Select "Add post to Guide": A pop-up will appear.

Choose the Guide: Select the guide you want to add the post to from the list.

Click "Add": The post will now appear within that guide.

Part 4: Organizing Posts within a Guide

Posts within a guide are initially added in the order they are created or added. You can easily reorder them:

Go to the specific Guide.

Look for "Reorder" or the "..." (three dots) next to each post within the guide.

Drag and Drop: You should be able to drag posts up or down to change their order.

Save Changes: Ensure you save your new order if prompted.

Part 5: Organizing Your Guides (Ordering the Guides Themselves)

If you have multiple guides, you might want to change their order on the main "Guides" tab:

Go to the main "Guides" tab in your group.

Look for a "Reorder" button or similar icon (often a small icon with horizontal lines) next to the "Create Guide" button, or hovering over the guides themselves.

Drag and Drop: You can usually drag and drop the guides into your preferred sequence.

Save Changes: Confirm the new order.

What If You DON'T Have the "Guides" Feature (The Modern Approach - 2024):
If you don't see "Guides" in your "Add Features" or on your group's navigation, Facebook has likely removed it for your group. You'll need to use these alternatives:

1. Post Topics (Most Similar Replacement):

What it is: Tags that you apply to posts, which then appear in a clickable list on the left-hand sidebar of your group. Members can click on a topic to see all posts tagged with it.

How to Add/Organize:

Enable Post Topics: Go to "Group settings," scroll down to "Customize Group," and make sure "Post topics" is enabled.

Create a Post: When you create a new post, look for the "Add Post Topic" icon (often a small tag icon) below the text box.

Choose/Create Topic: Select an existing topic or type a new one.

Organize: You can't manually reorder the topics in the sidebar, but they typically appear in order of most recent use or alphabetically.

Best for: Categorizing content by theme, FAQ, recurring events, or product lines. Less sequential than Guides, but good for discoverability.

2. Featured Posts / Announcements:

What it is: Posts that you pin to the top of your group's feed.

How to use:

Find the Post: Go to the post you want to feature.

Click the Three Dots (...): In the top-right corner of the post.

Select "Mark as Announcement" or "Feature to Top of Group":

Limitations: You can only have a few featured posts at a time, making it unsuitable for organizing extensive content. Best for rules, welcome messages, or critical current updates.

3. Albums (for visual content):

What it is: A way to group photos and videos into collections.

How to use: When uploading photos/videos, choose to add them to an existing album or create a new one.

Best for: Organizing product photos, event pictures, before-and-afters, or visual tutorials.

4. External Resources & Pinned Posts:

What it is: Create a Google Doc, Notion page, or a simple blog post with an organized list of links to all your important Facebook Group posts, tutorials, or resources. Then, pin this "Master Resource" post as an announcement in your group.

Why it's effective: It gives you full control over the organization and formatting outside of Facebook's limitations.

How to use:

Create your external document (e.g., "Beginner's Guide to X Group - All Resources Here!").

Include links to relevant Facebook posts (get the direct link by clicking the timestamp of the post), external articles, videos, etc.

Create a new post in your Facebook Group with a compelling title and link to this external document.

Pin this post as an "Announcement."

In summary: While "Guides" were a beloved feature, if they're gone from your group, focus on Post Topics for category-based organization and consider creating an external "Master Resource" document (pinned as an announcement) for structured, sequential content. Always prioritize what helps your members easily find the information they need!