Step 1: Open the Facebook App
First, open the Facebook app on your smartphone. If you don’t have the app, you can download it from the app store. Log in to your account if you haven’t already.
Step 2: Find the Person You Want to Poke
Next, find the person you want to poke. You can use the search bar at the top of the app to find them. Type their name and select their profile.
Step 3: Tap on the Three Dots
Once you’re on their profile, tap on the three dots on the top right corner of the screen. This will open a dropdown menu.
Step 4: Tap on “Poke”
In the dropdown menu, tap on “Poke”. A confirmation message will appear on your screen.
Step 5: Confirm the Poke
To confirm the poke, tap on “Poke” in the confirmation message. The person you poked will receive a notification.
Step 6: Check Your Pokes
To check your pokes, go to the menu at the bottom of the app and tap on “Notifications”. Then, tap on “Pokes”. You will see a list of people who have poked you and who you have poked.
Step 7: Send a Poke Back
If someone pokes you, you can send a poke back by going to their profile and tapping on “Poke” in the dropdown menu.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What does poking mean on Facebook?
Poking on Facebook is a way to get someone’s attention. It’s like tapping someone on the shoulder to say “hello”. - Can I poke someone who is not my friend on Facebook?
No, you can only poke your Facebook friends. - Can I unpoke someone on Facebook?
No, you can’t unpoke someone on Facebook. Once you poke someone, it cannot be undone. - What happens when I poke someone on Facebook?
When you poke someone on Facebook, they will receive a notification. They can choose to poke you back or ignore the poke. - Is poking still popular on Facebook?
Poking on Facebook is not as popular as it used to be, but some users still use it to get someone’s attention.
Now that you know how to poke on Facebook app, you can start using this feature to connect with your friends. Remember, poking is just a fun way to say “hello” and get someone’s attention. Don’t take it too seriously!