What counts as typing on Messenger?

As for Facebook messenger, the typing indicator shows up immediately in the Messenger box as soon as a single character is entered. The catch here is that even if that character is a space, the typing indication will pop up (ah yes, my anxiety senses are tingling).

Can you tell if a person has reread your conversation on Facebook Messenger?

If a friend has read your message, you’ll see a miniature version of their profile picture. If they haven’t, you’ll see a blue icon with a white checkmark indicating the message has been delivered, but not yet read.

How can you tell if someone is actively chatting on Messenger?

It’s to the right of the large blue circle. Tap Active. It’s near the top of the screen. This displays a list of everyone who’s active on Messenger.

What does Messenger bubble mean?

Bubbles let you read and reply to messages while you’re using other apps. A bubble (a circle with your friend’s picture) will pop up when you get a new message. To view and reply to the message without leaving the screen you’re on, just tap the bubble.

How do I scroll through a conversation in messenger?

If not in Messenger already, click the Scroll All bookmarklet button to navigate to Messenger. This action is just a convenience. Once in Messenger, select the conversation you want to load. Click the Scroll All bookmarklet button to start loading and scrolling to the top of the conversation. It will stop when it reaches the very top.

What happens when you type in a message but don’t send it?

We also discovered that if you type in a message but don’t send it, and then go back to the home screen (or let your phone go to sleep), the typing bubble will stick around…for a bit. After a few minutes, the bubble will disappear, even if there’s still text in the box.

Can you turn typing indicators off in Slack and messenger?

It’s also worth noting that you can turn typing indicators off in Slack. As for other platforms, they seem to work in much the same way. Facebook wasn’t quite as detailed in their response but Messenger’s typing indicator is pretty simple Hany Barakat, Engineering Manager at Messenger, told us.

What is a typing indicator on a text message?

Whether it’s a series of blinking ellipsis or an explicit notification that “someone’s typing,” the messaging feature known as a typing indicator is both a useful tool and a source of anxiety for many people. But knowing more about how it works can at least limit the guessing games that cause us stress.