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To change your chat status on facebook, click on the chat box at the bottom of the screen. Next, click on options on the top of the pop up box. This will allow you to changed your status. At this time, you can be online or offline for chat but they do not have an "idle" status.
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Can you still chat with idle on facebook?
yes you can but its most unlikely the idle person your trying to chat with will respond to your message so dont be surprised if they dont answer back
How do you become idle on Facebook?
You become idle when you do not click on the facebook webpage for about 10 minutes.
How do you be idle on Facebook?
To be idle on Facebook, you have to be logged onto Facbook but not have done anything for about 15 to 20 Minutes.
Why are instant messengers such a great benefit?
Instant messengers are a great benefit for many reasons. They can be time savers. Before getting into a long conversation a message can be delivered, getting right to the point and not engaging in idle chit chat! Also, messages can be conveyed when a phone call would be an interruption, but a message would not.
What does Idle mean on Facebook?
Idle means you're not doing anything.
What does Idle mean when someone sends you a text message?
Idle means to be lazy.
How do you go idle on Facebook?
"Idle" is someones status that shows up to their friends when they are online. Unlike AIM, you can't just say "I'm away from my keyboard", it will just automatically put you as Idle if you don't click on anything for a certain amount of time. Idle basically means that you are doing nothing. If your on Facebook and your Idle, you would get the little grey crescent moon next to your name, instead of the green dot.
Can you change how long until you become idle on Facebook chat?
No.
How long does it take to go idle on facebook?
About 10 minutes
What does the half moon represent on Facebook chat?
It means that facebook chat line has been opened and is idle after 10 minutes.
Does the half moon represent that facebook chat line has been opened and is now idle after 10 minutes or that Facebook page has been logged onto?
it means they're idle (away etc.) like on msn when they have a clock its the same thing for facebook chat except its a moon, however you cant choose to be idle you only have the option to be online or offline and if your online and you havent done anything for a while on facebook chat it automatically puts you to idle seeing how your online but not doing anything, hope that answered your question!
What does the moon sign mean on Facebook?
It means that the person is still logged into Facebook, but is idle (hasn't refreshed the page or made any actions on facebook) in the last 5 minutes or so.
