How to Partially Block a Friend on Facebook Using the Restricted List

Learn how to partially block a friend on Facebook by adding them to your Restricted List to limit their access to your posts.

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Yes, you can partially block a friend on Facebook. Use the 'Restricted List' feature to limit what they can see. Go to the friend's profile, select 'Friends,' then 'Edit Friend List,' and choose 'Restricted'. This way, they will only see posts you make public.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What happens when I add someone to my Facebook Restricted List? When you add a friend to your Restricted List, they only see the posts and profile info you share publicly, limiting their access without unfriending them.
  2. Can a restricted friend see my private posts on Facebook? No, restricted friends cannot see posts you share only with your friends; they only see posts you make public.
  3. How do I add or remove someone from my Facebook Restricted List? Go to the friend’s profile, click on 'Friends,' select 'Edit Friend List,' then choose or remove 'Restricted' to add or remove them.

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