Here are some unknown features of Facebook

Facebook is introducing a lot of changes in the good interests of its users. So, this popular social media platform is constantly evolving. Often the users are not aware of some interesting and useful features that can help them use the platform in several convenient ways. Here are a few unknown features of Facebook that you might not have known. Knowing some of these features can change the way you use Facebook.

Inbox

If you have been using Facebook for quite some time, you might have a folder full of unread messages. There is a ‘Message Requests’ tab which was earlier called as ‘other’ folder. It is to this folder that Facebook sends all the messages that you will receive from contacts you do not know. For reviewing these messages, click on the ‘messages’ icon you will find on top of your home screen. Beside the ‘Recent’ tab of your inbox, the ‘Message Request’ tab will be seen. Click on this and then click on ‘see filtered requests’. You will see all the messages you received from all kinds of contacts.

Finding out when somebody accesses your account

Facebook has enough security options. If someone has accessed your account without your permission, you can know it. Go to settings page and you will find the link ‘Where You’re Logged’ in link under the Security’ folder. All your active Facebook logins from desktops or mobiles will be seen from here. You will get details like browser, location and device used for logging in.

Tool to transfer larger files

One of the biggest hidden feature of Facebook is the ability to transfer large files. Open a Facebook Messenger window and you will find a paper clip icon in the bottom of the window. This tool helps you upload a file directly from your computer and transfer it to a contact. The receiver needs to just click on the link sent and download the file from there.

Creating large post that can be customized

At times you might want to share something that is larger than few sentences or an image, you can make use of a Facebook ‘Note’. This can be described as a personal blog post that is found inside the Facebook ecosystem. On this tool, you can share long paragraphs and a number of images even without any need for coding language.

Save for later

If you wanted to read a link sent by your friend on Facebook, but did not have enough time at that moment, you can make use of Facebook’s ‘Save for later’ feature. This feature will see to that the file you will want to read later is not buried under the junk of useless stuff. When you want to save something for later, click on the little arrow you will find in the top right of the post. From the pull down, click on the save link. This will send the file to the saved folder. To access it, you can go to the ‘saved ribbon’ in your left hand favorites bar. When you click on that, you will find all your favorite stories.