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Tips for Using Facebook Messenger

Facebook was initially designed as a platform for individuals to showcase themselves and receive similar information from others. However, since becoming available to the public in 2006, the site has undergone significant upgrades and enhancements. One noteworthy upgrade was the introduction of a chat feature, which later evolved into a standalone application called Messenger. While many people use Messenger daily, there are numerous features that remain relatively unknown but can enhance its effectiveness, entertainment value, and surprise factor. Interested users can download the Messenger app for Android or iPhone and explore nine tips to maximize their experience.
 
Tips for Messenger

1. Control the size of your emojis

Emojis are an effective way to express emotions that are difficult to convey through text messages. You can increase their impact by sending larger emojis by holding down on them. However, holding it down for too long will cause the emoji to disappear, so release your finger when you get the size you want.
Tips for Messenger

2. Sending gifs

To send a more expressive reaction, you can also send gifs or short video clips. To access gifs, click on the emoji button [1] and select the gifs option [2]. You can also search for specific gifs by entering relevant keywords such as "funny" and so only see the "funny" gifs. A little tip: If you remember good movie lines, search for those for some great responses!
Tips for Messenger

3. Change the color of the chat window and select a new emoji for the contact

To personalize the conversation window with each of your contacts on Messenger, you can change the color [1] and default emoji [2] by clicking on the contact's picture at the top of the screen during a conversation.
Tips for Messenger

4. Send your current location to a contact

To share your live location with a conversation partner on Facebook Messenger, click on the 4 dots button next to your text line [1], then select [Location] [2]. This will open a screen where you can click on Share Live Location, allowing your partner to see where you are for 60 minutes even if you move around. To stop sharing, click the button again.

Tips for Messenger

5. Play games on Facebook Messenger

Facebook Messenger offers a variety of games that can be played without installing them on your phone. To access them, click on the 4 dots button next to your text line [1] and select [Games] [2]. You can play some games with your conversation partner.
Tips for Messenger
In addition to these, there are also some hidden games in the app that not many are aware of. To access them, you must send the appropriate emoji and then click on it directly on the conversation screen. Sending a soccer emoji for example and clicking on it after you send it will open a ball-bouncing game for you, and sending a basketball emoji will open a game where you have to throw balls into the basket. We don't know of others, but you are welcome to try and find them yourself if there are more.

6. Messenger Lite for older devices

If you have an old smartphone that doesn't work as fast as the latest devices, you can download a lighter version of Messenger that will work much faster for you. In addition, this version of Messenger uses much less of your browsing data, so if your browsing becomes slow for any reason, you can make it easier on yourself. However, note that in this version, you will be unable to use a significant number of the functions that exist in the full version of Messenger.

Click here to download Messenger Lite for Android

Tips for Messenger

7. Night mode

Many apps have joined the trend of adding a "night mode" option to content. Thanks to this option, your screen will change its colors to dark tones, and apart from the fact that it will be much more convenient for you to read the messages you will receive, it will help you waste much less battery because the smartphone invests more energy in creating white light than black. To activate Night Mode, click on your profile picture on the main screen of the app and then click on the button next to Dark Mode.
Tips for Messenger

8. Group conversations and encrypted conversations

In a similar fashion to WhatsApp, in Facebook Messenger, you can create groups for joint conversations. All you have to do is click on the pen icon (marked below) at the top of the app's main screen, and then mark the friends you want to add to the group. Not all of your friends will appear on the list that Messenger will suggest, but you can search for all of them using the search bar.
Tips for Messenger
When you have finished selecting your friends, click on the OK button located at the top of the screen to create the group.
Tips for Messenger
When choosing friends, a lock symbol is present on the same screen, which leads to an option to create an encrypted conversation. This conversation can only be viewed by the participants and is not tracked by Facebook.
Tips for Messenger

9. Messenger program for the computer

If you wish to use Messenger on a computer without a Facebook account, you can connect through the Messenger app using your phone number or email on the Official Messenger Website.


If you are looking for an alternative version of Messenger for your computer that does not necessitate the use of a browser, you can download the Messenger app for your PC by clicking on this link. Despite not being a Facebook-developed version, this unofficial version enables users to perform almost all Messenger functions including sending voice messages, files, and photos, making calls, and talking to friends.

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