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How to Add or Remove Shortcuts on Facebook

You can't delete shortcuts, so here's how to hide them

By Saikat Basu Saikat Basu Writer University of Pune (India) Saikat has been a technology writer for 12+ years. His writing has appeared at MakeUseOf, OnlineTechTips, GoSkills, and many others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on September 11, 2022 Reviewed by Jon Fisher Reviewed by Jon Fisher Wichita Technical Institute Jonathan Fisher is a CompTIA certified technologist with more than 6 years' experience writing for publications like TechNorms and Help Desk Geek. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email

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Expand Jump to a Section Delete Shortcuts on Android vs. iOS Hide Shortcuts From the Menu on Android Hide Shortcuts From the Menu on iOS Hide Shortcuts From Facebook Settings on Android Hide Shortcuts From Facebook Settings on iOS Add a Shortcut on Android Add a Shortcut on iOS Frequently Asked Questions

What to Know

Tap and hold the shortcut icon > select Hide from shortcut bar.Or, go to Settings > Shortcuts > Shortcut bar. Tap drop-down arrow next to shortcut > Hide.To add shortcuts: Settings > Shortcuts > Shortcut bar > tap Hidden drop-down arrow > Pin or Auto. This article shows you how to hide and add shortcuts in the Facebook app for iOS and Android. Although you cannot delete shortcuts and remove them forever, Facebook does allow you to hide shortcuts.

How to Delete Facebook Shortcuts on Android vs iOS

The instructions for iOS and Android apps differ slightly because of the location of the shortcuts bar. Android places the bar with recognizable icons at the top of the screen, while iOS has it at the bottom of the screen.

Hide Shortcuts From the Menu on Android

Hiding shortcuts is quicker from the menu bar, and you can do it with a tap. On any screen, tap and hold a shortcut in the shortcut bar, then select Hide from shortcut bar or Unpin from shortcut bar to remove it. Alternatively, select Turn off notification dots to turn off the indications for recent activity on any Facebook page.

Hide Shortcuts From the Menu on iOS

On any screen, tap and hold a shortcut in the shortcut bar, then choose Hide from shortcut bar or Unpin from shortcut bar to remove it.

Hide Shortcuts From Facebook Settings on Android

Settings include all the options to help you customize the Shortcuts bar. You can also allow Facebook to display a shortcut based on your activity but otherwise keep it hidden. To hide shortcuts on Android: In the upper-right corner of Facebook, tap Menu (three horizontal bars). Tap Settings (gear icon). Under Preferences, tap Shortcuts. Tap Shortcut bar. Under Customize your shortcut bar, tap the drop-down arrow next to the shortcut.
Choose Hide.

Hide Shortcuts From Facebook Settings on iOS

The steps for hiding shortcuts in the Facebook settings are a little different on iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, etc.): In the lower-right corner, tap Menu (three lines). Tap Settings and privacy > Settings to reveal more options. Go down the list of Preferences and choose Shortcuts.
Tap Shortcut bar. Under Customize your shortcut bar, tap the drop-down arrow next to the shortcut. Tap Hide. Facebook will remove the specific shortcut icon from view on the shortcut bar. All hidden shortcuts appear on the Hidden Shortcuts list from where you can make them available again.

How to Add a Shortcut on Android

You can follow the same steps to the Facebook Settings screen and add a shortcut back to the shortcuts bar on Facebook. In the upper-right corner, tap Menu (three lines). Tap the Settings (gear icon). Under Preferences, tap Shortcuts. Tap Shortcut bar. Scroll to Hidden Shortcuts. Tap the Hidden drop-down arrow next to the shortcut and choose Pin or Auto. The Auto option turns on the visibility of the shortcut in the shortcuts bar, but displays it based on your activity. For instance, if you do not use Marketplace often, you may not see it. To add and keep the icon there, choose Pin.

How to Add a Shortcut on iOS

Follow these steps to add a shortcut on the iOS Facebook app: In the lower-right corner, tap Menu. Go to Settings & privacy > Settings. Tap Shortcuts > Shortcut bar. Scroll to Hidden Shortcuts. Tap the shortcut Hidden drop-down arrow and choose Pin or Auto. The Auto option turns on the visibility of the shortcut on the shortcuts bar but displays it based on your activity. For instance, if you do not use Marketplace often, you may not see it. To add and keep the icon there, choose Pin. How to Add Groups to Your Shortcut Bar on Facebook FAQ Why do I have shortcuts on Facebook? You have Facebook shortcuts to help you easily access the Facebook functions used most frequently. For example, you'll see the home page shortcut (which always shows up there) and other shortcuts like Marketplace, Notifications, and News. What do your shortcuts mean on Facebook? Your Facebook shortcuts represent the Facebook functions you're likely to access. The shortcut menu bar is dynamic and displays shortcuts to Facebook features that you use the most. However, you can customize them. How do I add groups to my shortcut bar on Facebook? To add groups to your Facebook shortcut bar, go to Menu > Settings & Privacy > Settings > Preferences > Shortcuts > Shortcut Bar. Under Customize your shortcut bar, tap the Groups drop-down arrow, then tap Pin or Auto. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Add Groups to Your Shortcut Bar on Facebook How to Unlink Facebook From Instagram How to Change the Instagram Icon in iOS and Android How to See Sent Friend Requests on Facebook How to Find Saved Posts on Facebook How to Log Out of Facebook Messenger How to Delete Facebook Posts in Bulk How to Hide and Unhide Columns, Rows, and Cells in Excel How to Fix It When Facebook Dark Mode Is Gone How to Get Rid of Reels on Facebook How to Log Out of Facebook How to Add Shortcuts to Windows 10 Desktops How to Add Music to a Facebook Story How to Add Music to Your Facebook Profile How to Hide Posts on Facebook How to Block Searches of Your Facebook Profile Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies