What do I do if someone is attacking me in Facebook Chat?

Please keep in mind that only your confirmed friends can contact you via Facebook Chat. We recommend that you remove this user from your Friend List. If necessary, you may block the person using the "Block List" option available from the bottom of the Privacy Settings page.

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How do I delete or look through my Chat History? Is it saved permanently?

You can view recent conversation history by opening a chat window with your friend. At this time, you cannot view older conversations or conversations with friends who are not currently online.

To clear your Chat History, click the "Clear Chat History" link at the top of your Chat window. While Chat History is saved from page to page, and even between login sessions, please note that it is not logged permanently.

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How do I prevent a friend from chatting with me?

You can block a friend from chatting with you by putting them on a Friend List, and then choosing to go offline to that Friend List.

If you would prefer that this individual no longer be able to contact you on Facebook, you can also block them from interacting with you on Facebook.

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Can anyone on Facebook contact me in Chat?

No. Only your confirmed friends can contact you through Facebook Chat.

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What can I tag in a post?

You can tag the following things in a post:

• Your confirmed friends
• Pages you are a fan of
• Events you are attending
• Your groups
• Applications you’ve used

To tag any of these things, enter the "@" symbol followed by the name.

Groups will show a group icon next to their name in the drop-down menu, and events will show a calendar icon. Pages will show the Page photo, and profiles will show the profile photo.

When you tag an application, the link in your post will lead to the application’s Page. You can only tag applications that you have used.

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How does the Publisher work?

The Publisher lets you share content on Facebook. It is located at the top of both your home page and on your profile. Both locations offer the same functionalities.

Typing in the Publisher text box and clicking "Share" updates your status. Clicking inside the text box displays additional types of content that you can share:

• Link (add a web address to external content)
• Photos (upload a photo, create an album, or take a webcam photo)
• Video (upload a video or record a webcam video)
• Note (add from Facebook’s Notes application)
• Import (add external blogs or RSS feeds)
• Gifts (add from Facebook’s Gift Shop)

Once you have added content, you will still need to click "Share" in order to publish a story. To exit the submenu for a specific type of content, simply click the "X" in the upper-right corner of the Publisher box.

The Publisher also allows you to select a privacy setting for every post you make. After clicking inside the text box, or attaching your content, look for the lock icon next to the "Share" button. Clicking on it will bring up a menu that lets you choose who will be able to see your post, from Everyone, to Friends, to Friends of Friends.

If you type in the Publisher box and then add content (e.g., a link or a video), the text will appear as a comment above the content you have shared. It will not appear as a new status update or replace your current status.

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How do I edit my Wall privacy settings?

You can control who is allowed to see specific elements of your profile from your Privacy Settings page, which can be accessed from the Account drop-down menu at the top of every Facebook page.

To remove a particular Wall story:

1. Hover your mouse over the right corner of the Wall story
2. Click the "Remove" button

To control the types of content that can be seen on your Wall:

1. Go to the Privacy Settings page from the Account drop down menu
2. Click on the "Profile Information" link.
3. Update the "Posts by Me" and "Posts by Friends" sections to your desired privacy level. For example, if you only want your friends to be able to see your Wall, simply adjust the settings for both of these options to "Only Friends."

To turn off Wall stories published by specific applications:

1. Go to the Application Settings page from the Account drop down menu.
2. Click the "Edit Settings" link next to the application you would like to edit.
3. Select the Additional Permissions tab in the box that appears and uncheck the box next to "Publish recent activity to my Wall."
4. Click the "Okay" button.

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What does Facebook do to protect the security of my information?

Facebook is committed to protecting your information. We have industry standard and proprietary network monitoring tools constantly running in our system in order to prevent security breaches and protect the security of your data.

In addition, Facebook always posts to a secure page when users are logging in and employs industry standard encryption. This may not always be apparent from the URL (web address), but rest assured our logins are secure.

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