How to Text Someone From Facebook

Facebook does not charge to send out a text, but your mobile provider may charge you when you receive one.

When you want to make sure your friend receives your private Facebook message, send a duplicate copy as a text message. Your friend must have approved texts from Facebook -- your message will go to the phone number supplied when your friend signed up for the service. Your friend can then reply directly from a phone, or sign onto Facebook on the Web and send a response the traditional way.

Instructions

1. Point your browser to the Facebook homepage and click the "Messages" link beneath the thumbnail of your profile picture.

2. Click the "New Message" icon in the top-right corner of the screen.

3. Enter the name of the recipient in the "To" field and the body of the message in the field beneath it.

4. Check the box next to the cellphone icon, located in the bottom-right corner of the new message window -- a small bubble appears that says "Also send as text message."

5. Click the blue "Send" icon at the bottom of the window.

References

• Facebook: How Does Texting Work With Messages?