How to Filter Search Results on Facebook
Open the Facebook app., Tap the Home button in Facebook., Tap on the Search field., Enter the keyword you wish to search., Tap the Search button on your keyboard., Tap on a filter category.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open the Facebook app.
The Facebook icon looks like a blue box with a white "f" in it.
If you're not automatically logged in, log in with your Facebook account.
You will have to enter your email or phone number and your password. -
Step 2: Tap the Home button in Facebook.
This button looks like your Facebook Home page.
On an iPhone or iPad, it’s located in the lower-left corner of your screen.
On Android, it’s located in the upper-left corner of your screen. , This is located at the top of your screen. , This could be the name of a person, group, page, event, app, or it could be a photo caption. , This will bring up a list of all search results matching your keyword.
On an iPhone or iPad, this will be the blue button on your keyboard in the lower-right corner of your screen. On Android, this button could look like a magnifying glass icon, or you may need to hit Enter on your keyboard. , Search will show you all top results.
Select a filter from the bar below the Search field at the top of your screen.
People will show you a list of all personal Facebook profiles with a name matching your search keywords.
Pages will show fan pages for brands, businesses, organizations, and public figures.
Here you'll be able to find your favorite TV show, pizza chain, art museum, or mystery author.
Apps will show games and social plugins that contain your search keywords in whole or in part.
Photos will bring up all photos with a caption matching your search keywords.
In Groups, you’ll see a list of groups you're a part of or might be interested in joining based on your search.
In Events, you’ll see all past and upcoming events in your area matching your search keywords. -
Step 3: Tap on the Search field.
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Step 4: Enter the keyword you wish to search.
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Step 5: Tap the Search button on your keyboard.
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Step 6: Tap on a filter category.
Detailed Guide
The Facebook icon looks like a blue box with a white "f" in it.
If you're not automatically logged in, log in with your Facebook account.
You will have to enter your email or phone number and your password.
This button looks like your Facebook Home page.
On an iPhone or iPad, it’s located in the lower-left corner of your screen.
On Android, it’s located in the upper-left corner of your screen. , This is located at the top of your screen. , This could be the name of a person, group, page, event, app, or it could be a photo caption. , This will bring up a list of all search results matching your keyword.
On an iPhone or iPad, this will be the blue button on your keyboard in the lower-right corner of your screen.
On Android, this button could look like a magnifying glass icon, or you may need to hit Enter on your keyboard. , Search will show you all top results.
Select a filter from the bar below the Search field at the top of your screen.
People will show you a list of all personal Facebook profiles with a name matching your search keywords.
Pages will show fan pages for brands, businesses, organizations, and public figures.
Here you'll be able to find your favorite TV show, pizza chain, art museum, or mystery author.
Apps will show games and social plugins that contain your search keywords in whole or in part.
Photos will bring up all photos with a caption matching your search keywords.
In Groups, you’ll see a list of groups you're a part of or might be interested in joining based on your search.
In Events, you’ll see all past and upcoming events in your area matching your search keywords.
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