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This wikiHow teaches you how to respond to an individual message in Facebook Messenger using one of 7 “reaction” emoji.
Steps
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1Open 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.
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2Select 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.
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3Tap and hold the message you want to react to. A set of emoji displaying different reactions will appear above the message.
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4Tap an emoji. 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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Community Q&A
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QuestionHow do I take the reaction away or delete the reaction?
Community AnswerClick on the same reaction emoji again, and it will disappear.
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1. Open Messenger.
2. Select a chat.
3. Tap and hold a message.
4. Tap an emoji.
