How to Tag Someone in Facebook Messenger on Android

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open Messenger.

   It’s the blue chat bubble icon with a white lightning bolt inside.
   
   You’ll usually find it on the home screen or in the app drawer.
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   Step 2: Select a group chat.

   If you don’t see the chat in which you want to tag a member, use the search box at the top of the screen to find it. ,, For example, if you want to tag someone named Derek, type @derek.
   
   A pop-up will appear, showing any users in the chat that match what you’ve typed. , When you tap the person, their name will appear in the chat box in blue, right where you’d originally typed the “@” tag. ,, It’s the blue paper airplane icon at the bottom-right corner of the screen.
   
   Your tagged message will now appear in the group chat.
   
   The person you tagged will be notified that they’ve been tagged in the chat.
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   Step 3: Type @ into the text box.

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   Step 4: Star typing the first name of the person you want to tag.

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   Step 5: Tap the person you want to tag.

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   Step 6: Type your message.

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   Step 7: Tap the send button.

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