Messenger is one of the most popular messaging apps in the world, with billions of users communicating with friends, family, and colleagues on the platform every day.
One useful feature of Messenger is the ability to archive messages, which allows you to hide conversations from your inbox without deleting them.
In this article, we’ll explore everything you need to know about archiving messages on Messenger, from how to do it to whether the other person can tell if you’ve archived the conversation.
What Happens When You Archive a Message on Messenger?
When you archive a message on Messenger, the conversation is moved out of your primary inbox and into the “Archived Messages” folder. This means that the conversation is no longer visible in your main conversation list and won’t trigger new message notifications.
Archiving a message does not delete it or remove it from Messenger. You can still access and read the archived conversation at any time by going to the “Archived Messages” folder. You can also unarchive the conversation if you want to move it back to your main inbox.
How to Archive a Message on Messenger
Archiving a message on Messenger is a straightforward process. Here’s how to do it:
- Open the Messenger app on your mobile device.
- Swipe left on the conversation you want to archive or tap and hold the conversation.
- Select “Archive” from the menu that appears.
That’s it! The conversation will now be moved to the “Archived Messages” folder.
For Desktop user:
- Open your preferred web browser on your desktop computer.
- Go to messenger.com.
- Log in to your Messenger account.
- Click on the conversation you want to archive.
- Click on the gear icon located in the top right corner of the conversation.
- Select “Archive” from the drop-down menu.
The conversation will now be moved to the “Archived Messages” folder and will no longer be visible in your main conversation list.
To view your archived messages, click on your profile picture in the top left corner of the screen, and select “Archived Messages” from the drop-down menu. From there, you can access and unarchive any conversations you’ve archived on Messenger for desktop users.
How to See Archived Messages on Messenger
If you’ve archived messages on Messenger and want to see them again, here’s what to do:
- Open the Messenger app on your mobile device.
- Tap on your profile picture in the top left corner of the screen.
- Select “Archived Messages” from the menu that appears.
- This will open up the “Archived Messages” folder where you can see all of your archived conversations.
- To view a specific conversation, simply tap on it, and it will open up in the Messenger app as usual.
Does the Other Person Know If You Archive a Chat in Messenger?
No, the other person will not be notified if you archive a chat in Messenger.
Archiving a conversation only moves it from your main inbox to the “Archived Messages” folder, where it is still accessible to you but not visible in your main conversation list. The other person will not receive any notification or alert that the conversation has been archived, nor will they be able to tell that the conversation has been moved to the “Archived Messages” folder.
However, it’s worth noting that if you’re in a group conversation, and you archive the chat, other members of the group may notice that the chat has disappeared from their own inboxes.
Additionally, if the other person you’re chatting with sends you a new message while the conversation is archived, you will receive a notification for the new message, which could potentially alert the other person that you’ve un-archived the conversation.
Conclusion
Archiving messages on Messenger is a useful feature for keeping your inbox organized and clutter-free without losing important conversations.
Whether you’re taking a break from a conversation or just want to keep it out of sight, archiving a chat is a simple process that can help you stay on top of your Messenger conversations.
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