How to Unfriend Someone on Facebook

Unfriending a former friend on Facebook is simple.

Do you need to unfriend someone on Facebook? There are many causes. She's annoying. He takes 80 Facebook quizzes a day. You're not dating anymore. You accidentally accepted a friend request from someone you really don't know. Whatever the reason, sometimes you just need to unfriend someone. It's easier than it seems.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

1. Log in to your Facebook account.

2. Type the name of the person you want to unfriend in the "Search" bar at the top of the page. As you type, Facebook will show possible matches below the search box; either select the person as her name appears or continue typing until you have finished. Hit "Return." This will take you to that person's profile.

3. Scroll down and look for a link that says "Unfriend" on the bottom of the left column of the profile page. Click the link. Facebook will then display a dialogue box that says, "Are you sure you want to remove [friend's name] as your friend?" Click "Remove from Friends."

Tips & Warnings

• Unfriending someone on Facebook is not the same as blocking them. To block a former friend, go to "Settings," then "Privacy Settings," then click on "Block Lists." Enter the person's name or email address in the "Block Users" section, and click on "Block."

• Facebook's software often undergoes change. These instructions are valid as of July 2011.

• Unfriending someone on Facebook is not the same as blocking them. To block a former friend, go to Settings=>Privacy Settings, enter the person's name in the "Block Person" box, and click on Block.