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You’ll find Chat in the bottom-right corner of any page on Facebook. You’ll also find a preview of online friends in the left column of your Home page.
What is the difference between Chat and messenger on Facebook?
Chat is on your computer and accessed via Facebook. Messenger is also part of Facebook but is an app that has to be downloaded for you to be able to use this on your iPhone or iPad – we will look at how to do this later in this guide. To use chat you must be logged into your Facebook account.
How do I turn chat on?
Turn chat features on or off
- On your device, open Messages .
- At the top right, tap More. Settings.
- Tap Chat features.
- Toggle “Enable chat features” on or off.
How do you chat on Facebook for the first time?
If you’re starting a conversation for the first time, begin with a friendly greeting. You could say, “Hey, this is a little random, but I saw you posted a picture from Yosemite and I’ve been wanting to go for forever!
How do I switch from chat to text?
Pro tip: Switch back to a standard SMS client in Android
- Open up Hangouts.
- Tap the settings button (top right corner)
- Tap SMS Enabled.
- If you don’t find the listing for Default SMS app (such as with the HTC M8), tap More.
- Tap Default SMS app.
- Select your SMS app from the listing (Figure A)
What is the difference between a message and a chat message?
As verbs the difference between message and chat is that message is to send a message to; to transmit a message to, as text via a cell phone while chat is to be engaged in informal conversation.
How do you chat?
- Be brave, worry less. Even if it’s uncomfortable, be brave and just do it, Sandstrom says.
- Be curious. Ask questions.
- Don’t be afraid to go off-script.
- Give someone a compliment.
- Talk about something you both have in common.
- Have more conversations with people you don’t know.
- Don’t let the awkward moments trip you up.
How can I talk to strangers on Facebook?
Try being straightforward. Say why you’re contacting the person and what you want: “Hi, my name is Jake, and I’m looking for new friends in the area.” Ask him about himself. People like to talk about themselves, so ask him about what he likes and who he is.
How do you start a chat?
Comment on the weather.
- Ask for information. A great way to start a conversation is to ask for information from the person you want to talk to.
- Pay a compliment.
- Comment on something pleasant.
- Introduce yourself.
- Offer help.
- Mention a shared experience.
- Praise the person.
- Ask about them.
Is chat the same as text?
Chat is not a new texting app. Instead, think of it more like a new set of features inside the app already installed on most Android phones. Chat messages will be sent with your data plan instead of your SMS plan, so you’ll likely only be charged for whatever (minimal) data it costs to send a message.
How do you send a chat message?
Send a Google Chat message to a person or group
- Open the Chat app or Gmail app .
- On the bottom, tap Chat .
- Tap a name. If the name isn’t there, tap New chat. Enter a name or email address. Suggestions appear as you enter text.
- Enter a message.
- Tap Send .
How do you put a picture in a Facebook chat?
Once you have the user ID, to place the profile picture of that user into a chat, surround the user ID with double brackets. So, as an example, to place the CNET profile picture in a chat, you would enter [ [cnet]]. Once you send the message, Facebook will automatically place the profile picture into the chat, instead of the text.
How do I post on my Facebook page?
Go to the page where you want to post. Depending on where you want to create your post, this will vary: Your page – You can create a post for your page from the top of the News Feed. A friend’s page – Tap the search bar at the top of the screen, type in a friend’s name, tap their name, then tap their profile image.
How to post audio comments and voice messages on Facebook?
All you need to do is click ‘Allow’ when prompted. You should now see a Mic button in the comment field below all Facebook posts as well within Facebook chat. To post an audio comment or message, click and hold this button down until it turns red, speak what you want, and when you’re done, simply let go of the record button to upload your voice
Is there a way to talk and comment on Facebook?
When installed, Talk and Comment requires your permission to use your computer’s Microphone device. All you need to do is click ‘Allow’ when prompted. You should now see a Mic button in the comment field below all Facebook posts as well within Facebook chat.