For first time users of Facebook, or experienced users that may
need a refresh, here are some of the most common terms that you may
encounter:
- Activity
log
Your activity log is a tool that lets you review and manage
everything you share on Facebook. Only you can see your activity
log.
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Adware
Adware is software that automatically downloads and displays ads
on your screen.
- Audience
selector
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Block
You can block
someone to unfriend them and prevent them from starting
conversations with you or seeing things you post on your
Timeline.
Blocked can also mean that Facebook has temporarily
restricted you from using a specific feature or multiple
features, but you can still access your account.
- Cover
photo
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Event
Events is a feature that lets you organize gatherings, respond
to invites and keep up with what your friends are
doing.
- Follow
Follow is a way to hear from people you're interested in, even
if you're not friends. The Follow button is also a way to fine-tune
your News Feed to get the types of updates you want to
see.
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Friendship
page
Friendship pages show a collection of stories and interactions
between 2 people connected on Facebook. For example, your
friendship page with a friend will show things like the Timeline
posts you've exchanged, your mutual friends, events you both
attended, the photos you're both tagged in and the things you like
on Facebook.
- Groups
Groups are private spaces where you can keep in touch with
people by sharing updates, photos or documents.
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Messages
Your messages and messages inbox house your ongoing
conversations with people on Facebook.
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Notifications
Notifications are updates about activity on
Facebook.
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Page
Pages allow businesses, brands and organizations to connect
with people on Facebook. Learn more about
Pages.
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Profile
On Facebook, your profile is your Timeline.
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Tagging
A tag links a person,
Page or
place to something you post, like a status update or a photo. For
example, you can tag a photo to say who's in the photo or post a
status update and say who you're with.
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Timeline
Your Timeline, which we sometimes refer to as your profile, is
your collection of the photos, stories and experiences that tell
your story.
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Trending
Trending shows you the popular topics and hashtags that are
being talked about on Facebook. You'll see stories from people and
Pages who've shared them with you or have shared them as Public.
From the right side of your homepage, click a topic that's trending
to see what people are saying about it.
You can find a full list by clicking here to read more.