What is private message on Facebook?

There are times when you are using Facebook that you might want to send a message directly to one or more of your friends. This is often known as DM (direct message) or PM (Private Message) as it goes directly to the person (or persons) you address it to and not onto your timeline.

How do I pm on Facebook?

To send a private message to a Page:

  1. Tap in the top right of Facebook.
  2. Tap Pages.
  3. Go to the Page you want to message.
  4. Below the Page’s cover photo, tap Message.
  5. Enter your message and tap Send.

How do you send a private message on Facebook without Messenger?

How to send messages on Facebook without Messenger

  1. Navigate to facebook.com on your mobile browser.
  2. Tap the bell icon to open your Notifications.
  3. On Safari tap the square w/ arrow icon, on Chrome tap the 3 dots and select “Request Desktop Site.”
  4. Tap the messages icon to send a message to anyone on your friends list.

Why is DM not PM?

A DM, or direct message, is shorthand for any type of communication on an online, social platform in which a message is sent privately from one user to another user. Consequently, another term you may hear as a substitute for DM is a PM, which stands for private message.

Can someone be on Facebook but not Messenger?

Yes. You can send messages to people who have Facebook and Instagram accounts but don’t have the Messenger app on their phone. They’ll be able to see your messages or calls when they log into Facebook on their computer.

Is Messenger and inbox the same?

Just under two years ago, Facebook introduced a web interface for its private chat application, Messenger. Now, Facebook is integrating that same web app into the desktop version of Facebook, where it replaces the older messaging experience.

How do you check a Facebook DM?

1 Just open your Facebook and click on the Lightening icon located at the top right corner which is actually a messenger. You will get the list of messages /chats. If someone DM you just now then it will be on the top list.