You can add effects to words or phrases on Facebook Messenger — to make them look cool. Here’s how.

Add Specific Effects to Words and Phrases on Facebook Messenger

Special effects are added on a per-chat basis. So, you’ll have to repeat these steps for all the chats in which you want these effects.

Step 1: Open any conversation on Facebook Messenger. Tap the Facebook friend’s name at the top. Select Word effects .

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Step 2: Add a word or phrase and assign a corresponding emoji. Every time you type that word, the emoji pops up.

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Note: This solution is available on Messenger for iPhone, Android, and iPad only.

Remove Special Effects for Words in Facebook Messenger

Bored with the effects? Here’s how to remove them.

On Android

Open the desired conversation. Tap on the name at the top and go to Word effects . Then, press and hold on the word effect. You’ll see a pop-up saying Remove . Tap on it.

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On iPhone

Open contact info in Facebook Messenger by tapping on the contact’s name in a chat. Head to Word effects . Swipe left on an effect. Then, select Delete .

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The same method is applicable to groups too.

Add Special Effects to Messenger Camera

You can also apply fancy effects and filters while using the built-in Messenger camera . Here’s what you need to do. Open a conversation. Tap the camera icon. Swipe left or right to check all the filters in action.

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