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Facebook is great when you have news you want to share with all of your friends.
Facebook also makes it really easy to send private messages to just one or two of your friends.
Here's how it works.
The quickest way to start a message when you’re on the go is to tap the button in the top right of the Facebook app to open the messaging sidebar.
Simply scroll down to see which of your friends are available to chat.
If your friends have a mobile phone next to their name, they will get notified about your message on their phone.
Just tap the name of the friend or the Group you want to message to get started.
You can also search for them by tapping the search field at the top of the screen.
Your message will reach them wherever they are using Facebook.
If you want to get to your Facebook messages faster, you can also download the Facebook Messenger app.
Whether you use an Android or an iPhone, Facebook Messenger gives you immediate access to all of your conversations without having to tap through the rest of the Facebook app.
To message your friends today, download the Facebook app or get the Facebook Messenger app in the iTunes or Google Play stores.