How do i use Facebook chat

You can communicate in real time with your friends using Facebook chat. Also known as instant messaging, this is a popular way to communicate online.

If you've never used an instant messaging client before, you may want to review the Chat and Instant Messaging lesson in our Beyond Email tutorial to learn more about the basics.

To use Facebook chat:

1. Locate and select the chat box in the bottom-right corner of the screen.
2. A list of friends who are currently available to chat will appear. Select an available friend.
3. A chat window will appear. Type your message, then press Enter. Your conversation will appear in the chat window.
4. When you're finished, click the X to close the chat window, or press Esc on your keyboard.

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To go offline:

Some people do not want to be available for chat while on Facebook. You can hide your online status by going offline.

1. In the chat box, click the gear icon, then select Turn Off Chat.
2. Your status will change to offline. Click the chat box again to turn on chat.

Messages

Messages work just like chats, but they allow you to send private messages to friends who are offline—that is, friends who aren't currently signed in to Facebook. In this sense, messages are similar to a traditional email service.

To send a message:

1. Locate and select the Messages icon at the top of the screen, then select New Message.
2. A message window will appear. Type the name of the person you want to message, and a list of suggested friends will appear as you type. You can click a suggestion to add a friend to the message.
3. Type your message. When you're done, press Enter to send it.

You can also send messages to your friends directly from their Timelines. Simply click the Message button on a friend's Timeline to start a new message.