Month: November 2010

Does the new Messages give me more control over which messages I see? Unlike traditional messaging systems, where you have no control over who can message you once someone has your contact information, Facebook Messages […]

Who can send me messages? By default, anyone on Facebook can send you a message, and if you set up a Facebook email address, anyone outside of Facebook can send you email. Email from friends […]

Can I delete an individual message from a conversation? At this time, you cannot delete an individual message from a conversation. You can, however, archive or delete an entire conversation.

How do I attach a photo, video or document to my message? To attach a photo, video or document you already have stored on your computer, click the paperclip icon that’s located below the message […]

How do I unsubscribe from or leave a group conversation? To unsubscribe from a conversation: Open the conversation. Open the Actions menu. Select “Leave Conversation.” The other people in the conversation will be notified that […]

How do I forward a new Facebook Message? Open the conversation. Open the Actions menu. S… To forward a message: Open the conversation. Open the Actions menu. Select “Forward.” Check boxes will appear next to […]

What happened to subject lines in messages? The new Facebook Messages is more informal than other messaging systems. Now your messages are included as part of ongoing conversations, which means that some aspects of traditional […]

What’s the difference between archiving a conversation and deleting a conversation from Messages? Archiving a conversation will hide it from your messages view, while deleting a conversation from Messages permanently removes the entire conversation and […]

How do I set up a free @facebook.com email address? To set up a free @facebook.com address, go to your Messages view and click the “Claim your Facebook email” link. Your email address will match […]