How to Hide Messages You Have Read on Facebook Messenger on a PC or Mac

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Go to https://www.facebook.com in a web browser.

   If you’re not already logged in, enter your email address and password, then click Log In.
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   Step 2: Click Messenger.

   It’s on the left side of the screen, right below “News Feed.” , Your messages appear in the panel along the left side of the screen.
   
   Don’t click the conversation.
   
   Just make sure it’s visible. , Some icons will appear at the bottom of the conversation’s name. , A pop-up menu will appear. , This will move the message to a hidden folder outside of the inbox.
   
   To view hidden/archived messages, click the blue gear outline at the top-left corner of the Messenger panel, then select Archived Threads.
   
   If the person sends you another message, the conversation will return to your inbox as a new message.
   
   To return the message to your Inbox yourself, simply send a reply.
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   Step 3: Find the conversation you want to hide.

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   Step 4: Hover your mouse over conversation.

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   Step 5: Click the gear icon.

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   Step 6: Click Archive.

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