How Do I Search For Something on Facebook? (Simple Ways How to Use Search)

Besides being a social media platform, Facebook can also act as a search engine. Due to the massive user-generated content on Facebook, you can search for almost anything on Facebook Here we are going to show you how to use the search function on Facebook.

WHY USE SEARCH ON FACEBOOK?

Here are some top reasons why you should use the search function on Facebook:-

1.SEARCHING FOR SPECIFIC INFO ON FACEBOOK– There is specific information that can only be found on Facebook. Therefore, you can only search using the search function on Facebook.

2. MULTIPLE RESULTS – By using the search function on Facebook, you can get multiple results based on the keyword you type-in. These include FB pages, videos, articled, or related post based on the keywords.

3. SEARCH FOR PRODUCT OR SERVICES– Since many businesses open FB page for their business on Facebook, you can Almost search for any businesses or services on Facebook.

HOW TO USE SEARCH FUNCTION ON FACEBOOK FOR INFORMATION

Step 1

In your Facebook account, tap the magnifying glass icon above

Step 2

A search column bar will appear. Type-in the keyword you want to search here.

HOW TO USE THE SEARCH FUNCTION TO SEARCH FOR FRIENDS

Step 1

In the search column, type in the name of your friend you want to find

Step 2

Facebook will show you result based on related “Posts”, “People”,” Groups”.related photos and related videos

HOW TO USE SEARCH FUNCTION ON FACEBOOK TO SEARCH FOR FB GROUPS AND FB PAGES

Step1

Once Facebook shows the related search result, tap at “Groups”

Step 2

Tap at the result to see the content of the groups or pages, or tap “Join” to immediately join the group.

HOW TO USE SEARCH FUNCTION ON FACEBOOK FOR ANSWER

Step 1

Type any question at the search column

Step 2

Facebook will show the related result. Pick one which closely answers your question.

HOW TO CLEAR SEARCH HISTORY ON YOUR FACEBOOK ACCOUNT

Step 1

Tap at the search column. Facebook will immediately show your recent searches.

Step 2

Tap att “Clear Searches” to clear all your search history in your Facebook, or tap “x” to clear that specific searches you made.

So, there you have it -Simple ways how to use the search function on Facebook. Please Leave Us a comment below on what other things you search on Facebook.

Please read also our previous article on how to delete all your post on Facebook