How to Search on Facebook Messenger on iPhone or iPad
Open Messenger., Tap Search., Type a friend's name., Tap your friend's name in the search results.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open Messenger.
It’s the blue chat bubble icon with a white lightning bolt on your home screen.
If you haven’t yet signed in to Messenger, enter your Facebook login information and tap Log In. -
Step 2: Tap Search.
It’s in the gray bar at the top of the screen.
This will open your keyboard. , Messenger will return a list of names that match what you’ve typed. , This opens a conversation with this contact.
If you’ve already been chatting, the contents of your most recent conversation will appear. -
Step 3: Type a friend's name.
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Step 4: Tap your friend's name in the search results.
Detailed Guide
It’s the blue chat bubble icon with a white lightning bolt on your home screen.
If you haven’t yet signed in to Messenger, enter your Facebook login information and tap Log In.
It’s in the gray bar at the top of the screen.
This will open your keyboard. , Messenger will return a list of names that match what you’ve typed. , This opens a conversation with this contact.
If you’ve already been chatting, the contents of your most recent conversation will appear.
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