How to Use Reactions in Facebook Messenger on Android

Open Messenger., Select a chat., Tap and hold the message you want to react to., Tap an emoji.

4 Steps 1 min read Easy

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Open Messenger.

    It’s a blue chat bubble icon with a white lightning bolt inside.

    You'll usually find it on your home screen or in the app drawer.
  2. Step 2: Select a chat.

    You can use reactions in one-on-one and group conversations.

    If you can’t find the person with whom you want to chat, start typing their name into the search bar, then select them from the search results. , A set of emoji displaying different reactions will appear above the message. , This should be an emoji that represents the way the message made you feel.

    The emoji will now appear right below the message you selected.

    For example, tap the crying face emoji if the message made you sad, or the thumbs-up if you agree.
  3. Step 3: Tap and hold the message you want to react to.

  4. Step 4: Tap an emoji.

Detailed Guide

It’s a blue chat bubble icon with a white lightning bolt inside.

You'll usually find it on your home screen or in the app drawer.

You can use reactions in one-on-one and group conversations.

If you can’t find the person with whom you want to chat, start typing their name into the search bar, then select them from the search results. , A set of emoji displaying different reactions will appear above the message. , This should be an emoji that represents the way the message made you feel.

The emoji will now appear right below the message you selected.

For example, tap the crying face emoji if the message made you sad, or the thumbs-up if you agree.

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