How to Remove the Sidebar in Facebook Chat
Open Facebook., Click the ⚙️ icon., Click Hide Sidebar.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open Facebook.
If prompted to sign in, type in your username and password, then click Log In. -
Step 2: Click the ⚙️ icon.
It is in the lower right corner of the screen, at the bottom of the sidebar. , The chat menu will disappear from the page, while a small tab labeled “Chat” will remain.To show the sidebar again, click on the Chat tab.
The chat menu will appear again.
Alternatively, you can go offline by clicking Turn Off Chat.
A popup with different privacy options will appear, allowing you to specify which chats to hide.
Once a chat is hidden, you will no longer appear online to your friend(s), and all messages you receive will go directly to your Facebook inbox. -
Step 3: Click Hide Sidebar.
Detailed Guide
If prompted to sign in, type in your username and password, then click Log In.
It is in the lower right corner of the screen, at the bottom of the sidebar. , The chat menu will disappear from the page, while a small tab labeled “Chat” will remain.To show the sidebar again, click on the Chat tab.
The chat menu will appear again.
Alternatively, you can go offline by clicking Turn Off Chat.
A popup with different privacy options will appear, allowing you to specify which chats to hide.
Once a chat is hidden, you will no longer appear online to your friend(s), and all messages you receive will go directly to your Facebook inbox.
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