How to Hide Friends on Facebook?

To hide friends on Facebook, you can follow these steps:

1. Log in to your Facebook account.
2. Go to your profile by clicking on your name at the top right corner of the screen.
3. On your profile page, click on the "Friends" tab.
4. You will see a list of all your friends on the left-hand side of the screen.
5. Navigate to the friend you want to hide and hover your cursor over their name.
6. A small "Friends" button should appear next to their name. Click on it.
7. A drop-down menu will appear with several options. At the bottom of the menu, choose "Edit Privacy."
8. A pop-up window will open, allowing you to customize the privacy settings for that specific friend.
9. In the privacy settings, select the audience you want to limit the visibility of your friendship to. You can choose from options like "Only Me," "Friends," or create a custom list.
10. Once you have selected your desired audience, click on "Save" to apply the changes.
11. Repeat this process for each friend you want to hide.

By following these steps, you can selectively hide specific friends on Facebook from being easily visible to others. However, please note that while hiding friends will make your friends list less accessible, it does not completely remove the visibility of your friendship. Mutual friends may still see the connection, and some activity between you and the hidden friend may still appear in certain areas of Facebook, such as comments or photos.

What is the difference between unfriending and hiding a friend on Facebook?

Unfriending someone on Facebook means removing them from your friends list, which prevents them from seeing your posts, updates, and any other activity on your profile. They will also no longer be able to message or interact with you directly on Facebook, unless you have specified otherwise in your privacy settings.

Hiding a friend on Facebook, on the other hand, means that you are still friends with them, but you are choosing to hide their posts from appearing in your News Feed. This can be useful if you still want to maintain the connection but do not want to see their updates regularly.

To summarize:

• Unfriending completely removes the person as your friend and eliminates most forms of interaction between the two of you.
• Hiding a friend allows you to remain friends while simply hiding their posts from your News Feed, providing a way to decrease the visibility of their content.

How can I prevent others from seeing my friends on Facebook?

To prevent others from seeing your friends on Facebook, you can follow these steps:

1. Open the Facebook app on your device or go to the Facebook website.
2. Click on your profile picture or the three horizontal lines at the top right corner to open the menu.
3. Scroll down and click on "Settings & Privacy" > "Settings."
4. From the left-hand side menu, select "Privacy."
5. Under the "Your activity" section, click on "Who can see your friends list?"
6. In the dropdown menu, choose the desired audience, such as "Only Me" or "Friends" if you want to limit access to your friends list.
7. You can also restrict individual friends from seeing your friends list by choosing the "Custom" option and entering their names in the "Hide this from" field.
8. After making your selection, close the settings, and your friends list privacy settings will be updated.

It's important to note that by restricting access to your friends list, other users will not be able to see your mutual friends with someone else if their friends list is not public. Keep in mind that Facebook occasionally updates its interface and privacy settings. If you cannot find the exact options mentioned, try exploring related menus or consult Facebook's Help Center for more specific instructions.

How do I take control of my friends list visibility on Facebook?

To take control of your friends list visibility on Facebook, follow these steps:

1. Go to your Facebook profile and click on the Friends tab, located below your cover photo.
2. On the Friends page, click the pencil icon (Manage) at the top right corner and select Edit Privacy.
3. A Privacy Settings and Tools pop-up window will appear. In the "Who can see your friends list?" section, click on the drop-down menu.
4. From the options provided, choose the desired visibility setting for your friends list. The options include: Public: Anyone on or off Facebook can see your friends list. Friends: Only your Facebook friends can see your friends list. Only Me: Your friends list is visible only to you. Custom: Allows you to customize the visibility based on specific people or friend lists. Here, you can create lists, select specific individuals, or exclude certain people from seeing your friends list.
5. After choosing your preferred visibility setting, the changes will be saved automatically.

Note: It's worth noting that changing the visibility of your friends list affects how others can see it on your profile. However, mutual friends will still be able to view the friends you have in common with them, regardless of your friends list visibility settings.