How to Change the Emoji Skin Tone on Facebook Messenger

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open the Messenger app.

   It's the white bolt of lightning on a blue background.
   
   If you aren't signed into Messenger, type in your phone number, tap Continue, and enter your password.
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   Step 2: Tap Home.

   It's in the bottom left corner of the screen.
   
   If Messenger opens to a conversation, tap the Back button in the top left corner of the screen first. , It's in the top left corner of the screen.
   
   Doing so will open your user profile page. , It's toward the bottom of the screen. , Doing so will enable Facebook Messenger emoji, which are slightly different than iOS emoji.
   
   If this switch is already green, skip this step. , It's at the bottom of the page. , Doing so will apply your selected color to any emojis that support custom skin tones.
   
   You can also tap and hold an emoji on the emoji keyboard to view its different skin tone options.
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   Step 3: Tap the person icon.

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   Step 4: Tap Photos

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   Step 5: Videos & Emoji.

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   Step 6: Slide the Messenger Emoji switch right.

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   Step 7: Tap Emoji Options.

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   Step 8: Tap a skin tone.

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