How to Facebook Tag Someone Only by First Name on Android

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open the Facebook app on your Android.

   The Facebook icon looks like a white "f" logo in a blue box.
   
   If you're not automatically logged into Facebook on your device, sign in with your email address or phone number and your password.
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   Step 2: Tap the News Feed button.

   If the app opens up to a different page than your News Feed, tap the News Feed icon in the upper-left corner of your screen under the Search bar. , This will be at the top of your News Feed.
   
   It will let you create a new post. , It will bring up your keyboard this time. , You will see a drop-down list of names as you type.
   
   Depending on your device and current software, you might have to add the @ sign before the name. , This will tag your friend in your post.
   
   You will see their full name. , Pressing this button once will delete your friend's last name from the tag. , This button is in the upper-right corner of your screen.
   
   It will make a post on your Timeline.
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   Step 3: Tap on What's on your mind?

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   Step 4: Tap on What's on your mind again.

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   Step 5: Start typing your friend's name.

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   Step 6: Tap on your friend's name from the list.

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   Step 7: Hit the ← Backspace button on your keyboard.

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   Step 8: Tap Post.

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