Use this function when you want to be on Facebook without being interrupted.

you could turn off chat for all your friends, some friends only, or everyone with some exceptions.

SelectMessengerin the left pane of Facebook.

Messenger on Facebook

Turn off theShow when you’re activetoggle switch.

Here’s how to do it.

Tap yourprofile imagein the upper-left corner of Messenger.

Settings in Messenger

you’re free to adjust this default by choosing with each post who can see it.

Navigate to your friend’s profile.

At the top of the profile, select theFriendsdrop-down menu and then chooseAdd to another list.

The Go Offline switch in Facebook Messenger

A check mark appears next toRestricted.

To remove someone from the Restricted list, follow the same steps again.

In step 4, the check mark next toRestrictedis removed.

Changing active status in the Messenger app

If you’re friends with someone and then block them, you automaticallyunfriendthem.

Blocking someone isn’t foolproof.

They could also use a mutual friend’s account to view your activity.

The “Add to another list” command for a friend on Facebook

From the upper-right corner of Facebook, select thedown arrow.

In the left pane, selectBlocking.

In theBlock userssection, enter the person’s name and selectBlock.

The Restricted opotion

Find the correct person and selectBlocknext to their name.

A confirmation message appears.

SelectBlockperson’s nameto block and unfriend them (if you’re currently Facebook friends).

Settings & Privacy in Facebook

FAQ

Tounblock someone on Facebook, go to Facebook.com and select theAccounticon.

Go toSettings & Privacy>options>Blocking>Block Usersand find the person you want to unblock.

In the app, go toMenu>controls & Privacy>controls>Privacy>Blocking>BlockedPeople.

Settings on Facebook

Find the person and selectUnblock.

To unfriend someone on Facebook, go to your profile and selectFriends.

Find the person you want to unfriend to open their profile page.

The Blocking category in Facebook settings

Select theFriendsicon at the top of their profile and chooseUnfriend.

You won’t see this person’s posts, but you’re still Facebook friends.

The Block Users box and Block button

The Block button on Facebook

The block confirmation button