you could delete conversations.

However, archiving messages hides them from your inbox until the next time you exchange messages with that person.

Archiving inFacebook Messengermoves a conversation to a separate folder to keep your inbox clean and organized.

The “See All in Messenger” command

There are a couple of ways to get there.

Select theMessengericon in the upper-right corner of the Facebook screen.

SelectSee All in Messenger.

The three-dot menu for a conversation in Messenger

ChooseHidefrom the pop-up menu.

The chosen conversation moves to your Hidden Chats folder.

If you previously viewed the conversation, the sender’s name appears in regular punch in.

The Hide command for a conversation in Messenger

Both are free downloads for your iPhone or iPad.

On the conversation you want to archive, slide from right to left until you see a menu option.

opt for three-lined menu.

“Hidden Chats” under the Settings menu in Messenger

The three-line menu and Archive commands in Messenger for iOS

Archiving a conversation in Messenger for Android