Are you the type of person who wants to clean up your Messenger chat list without deleting important messages? The archived messages is the solution.
As you know, you can chat casually with friends or even your crush on Messenger, using many features like emojis, voice calls, video calls, and group videos.
However, have you ever wanted to archive a chat that’s too old or unimportant? You can archive it using the archive feature in Messenger.
Retrieving archived chats is also very easy. This article will discuss how to view archived messages in Messenger.
How to View Archived Messages on Facebook Messenger
There are several quick ways to view archived messages. Here are the steps:
Via Mobile App (Android & iPhone)
- If you’re using an Android or iOS phone, first open the Messenger app on your phone.
- Then tap the three horizontal lines icon in the top left corner.
- Click the Archive option (the box with an arrow).
- Once done, you’ll be able to view all your archived messages.
Via Laptop/PC (Web Browser)
- If you’re using a laptop/PC, first open the site in a browser and log in to your account via messenger.com or Facebook.
- Click your profile photo in the bottom left corner (or the three dots icon at the top of the chat).
- Then select Archived Chats.
- Click the Archived Chats menu, and all your archived chats will appear.
How to Restore Chats to the Home Page
Now, if you want to restore archived chats to the home page, it’s very easy. Follow the steps below:
First, send a new message or reply to the chat, and it will automatically move to the home page.
Second, you can select the Unarchive option by long-pressing (mobile) or right-clicking (laptop) on the chat, then selecting Unarchive.
That’s a quick tutorial on how to view your archived messages on Facebook Messenger. Easy, right?