Moreover, you cant block them because they might learn about it.
So, Facebook offers the next best thing, the Restricted list.
Heres how the feature works.
The restricted person:
Now, isnt this the next best thing?
Youre blocking them from viewing your posts, but they can still use your messages.
To do so:
Step 1: OpenFacebook> go to theirprofile.
Step 2: Tap theFriends button> selectEdit Friends Lists.
Step 3: Here, scroll down and selectRestricted> tapDone.
Also Read:Difference between blocking and restricting someone on Facebook
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However, we can use it to block someone on Facebook but not on Messenger.
Unfriend Them on Facebook
While efficient, its a direct approach.
However, if you havent interacted with them, it may arrive in the Message Requests folder.
To unfriend someone, open Facebook visit their profile tap theFriends buttonUnfriendOKto confirm.
However, they can see your updates, profile, tag you, comment, and more.
Heres how to block someone on just Facebook Messenger.
Step 1: Go toMessenger.
Step 2: Tap thepersons namefrom the top bar.
Scroll down and selectBlock.
Step 3: Next, selectBlock Messages and Calls.
Step 4: TapBlockto confirm the action.
As with blocking on Facebook, the person will not be notified about the block.
However, there are some ways they canfigure out if theyre blocked on Messenger.
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