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How to Use Messenger :-
- What is Messenger?
Messenger is a new app that brings Facebook to your desktop. While you
surf the web or use other applications on your computer, you can:
Messenger lets you use Facebook without being on www.facebook.com. You will now be able to stay in touch anytime, no matter what you're doing.
To try out the app, just complete a one-time setup. Note: Messenger will automatically install updates.
We'd love to hear from you, if you’re using the app. Please give us feedback on your experience.
- Chat and message with your friends on Facebook
- See the latest updates from your friends in ticker
- Get quick notifications about what’s going on
Messenger lets you use Facebook without being on www.facebook.com. You will now be able to stay in touch anytime, no matter what you're doing.
To try out the app, just complete a one-time setup. Note: Messenger will automatically install updates.
We'd love to hear from you, if you’re using the app. Please give us feedback on your experience.
- What kind of computer operating system do I need in order to use Messenger?
You can set up the app if you use Windows 7 on your computer. We are
currently working on a version of this app for Windows Vista. Please
note that we do not currently support Windows XP.
- How do I log in and log out of Facebook Messenger?
When you download and open Messenger for the first time, you will be
logged in automatically. From then on, you'll need to log in from the
app and not from your browser.
Note that when you click on messages, notifications or ticker items, you will be directed to your browser. If you aren't logged in, you’ll need to log into www.facebook.com to view this content.
Logging In
To log into Messenger - Click on the
icon in your Windows system tray - Once the app opens, enter your email and password
Note that when you click on messages, notifications or ticker items, you will be directed to your browser. If you aren't logged in, you’ll need to log into www.facebook.com to view this content.
Logging Out
To log out of Messenger - Right-click on the icon in your Windows system tray icon in your Windows system tray and select Log out
- What’s the difference between Exit and Log out in Messenger?
Choosing Exit
will close Messenger, but keep you logged into the app. You can open
the app again by searching for Facebook Messenger in your Windows Start
Menu. When you do, you won't have to enter your email and password to
start using it. The app will also open when you restart your computer.
Choosing Log out will completely log you out of Messenger. The next time you open the app, you'll need to log in.
Choosing Log out will completely log you out of Messenger. The next time you open the app, you'll need to log in.
- Can I minimize or collapse the sidebar in Messenger?
If you’d like to close the sidebar but still get notifications and
chats, click the ‘x’ at the top-right corner. If you don’t see an ‘x,’
make sure the app is undocked.
Note: Closing the sidebar will still keep you logged in. When you want to log out of the app completely, right-click the Facebook icon in your Windows taskbar (by the clock), then click Log out.
Note: Closing the sidebar will still keep you logged in. When you want to log out of the app completely, right-click the Facebook icon in your Windows taskbar (by the clock), then click Log out.
- How do I dock and undock the Messenger app?
Click the 
icon at the bottom-right corner of the window to undock the app. Click 
to dock it again.
By default, the app is undocked so that you can easily move it around your computer screen (just click the top of the sidebar and drag it with your mouse). When it's undocked you can also close the sidebar by clicking the 'x' and still get notifications and chats.
When you dock the window, it stays on the right side of your screen.
icon at the bottom-right corner of the window to undock the app. Click to dock it again. By default, the app is undocked so that you can easily move it around your computer screen (just click the top of the sidebar and drag it with your mouse). When it's undocked you can also close the sidebar by clicking the 'x' and still get notifications and chats.
When you dock the window, it stays on the right side of your screen.
- Can I chat with a group or video call with friends on Messenger?
Not yet. You can chat and message with individual friends, see what’s
going on in ticker and get quick notifications about Facebook activity
in Messenger. Chatting with multiple friends, video calling, limiting
chat availability and editing settings are not currently available
through the app. You can still do these by going to www.facebook.com in your web browser.
- How does privacy work for Messenger?
The same preferences you’ve set in your privacy settings on www.facebook.com apply when you’re using the Facebook Messenger for Windows app.
- How do I uninstall Messenger?
Before uninstalling: If you have the app open, first exit the app by right-clicking the icon in your Windows taskbar (by the clock) and choosing Exit.
icon in your Windows taskbar (by the clock) and choosing Exit. - Go to Start > Control Panel > Uninstall a program
- Select Facebook Messenger from the list
- Confirm that you are sure and if prompted, choose to automatically close the app
- How can I find help for issues that are not related to Messenger?
Go to the Help Center to find information and support with other issues.
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