What Does Silent Mean in Messenger and How to Use It?

Learn what 'silent' means in Messenger and how to send messages without notifications to avoid disturbing recipients.

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In Messenger, the term 'silent' means sending a message without notifying the recipient with a push notification. To send a silent message, type '@silent' before your message. This feature is especially useful for sending messages at late hours or during meetings without disturbing the recipient.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How do I send a silent message on Messenger? To send a silent message on Messenger, type '@silent' before your message. This sends your message without triggering a push notification for the recipient.
  2. Why would I want to send a message silently in Messenger? Sending messages silently is useful to avoid disturbing someone during meetings, late hours, or any quiet time by not alerting them with a notification.
  3. Does the recipient know if a message is sent silently in Messenger? No, the recipient receives the message normally within the chat but does not get a push notification or alert for it.