Tagging is one of the best features on Facebook because it allows users to connect with others through the content they are posting. Thanks to tagging, you can include friends and even businesses in your content and boost your engagement even further.
Wondering how to tag someone on Facebook? You can tag someone by mentioning their name in the caption or in the comment section. You can also tag people in images and posts.
In this article, we will walk you through all these steps and methods, and we will explain the benefits of tagging people on Facebook, how to remove a Facebook tag, is there a limit to how many people you can tag on Facebook, and more!
What is Facebook Tagging?
Facebook tagging is a very useful feature that helps you connect with your virtual community and share content with them.
For example, when you create a Facebook tag in a photo, you link their name and profile to the specific image. Furthermore, this image can show up on their timeline.
When you tag someone on Facebook, they receive a notification about it and the post you tagged them in can be visible to others who were tagged along in the post. But if you tag someone you’re not friends with on Facebook, the post will appear in their Timeline Review. This feature helps people get better control over what shows on their timelines.
How to Tag Someone on Facebook (in Picture and Post)
If you have ever wondered how to tag on FB, you are in the right place. Below, we will explain how to tag on Facebook, including pictures and posts.
How to Tag Someone in a Picture (Desktop)
There are so many ways to tag someone on Facebook. You can tag people in a picture using your desktop browser:
Step 1: Open your Facebook Feed
Step 2: Choose “Photo/Video” Â
Step 3: Choose the image you want to share and click Edit on the left
Step 4: Tap on Tag photo and then click anywhere on the image to tag the business or the person you want to tag
How to Tag Someone in a Picture (Mobile app)
- In your Facebook app, choose Photo in the top right corner
- Choose the image from your camera roll and click on Next
- Choose the Tag option on the top right
- Start typing the name of the person or the page you want to tag
- Tap on Done when you finish tagging and then tap on Post
How to Tag Someone in a Facebook Post (Desktop)
- Log into Facebook and type in the status update
- Then click on Tag Friends and then on Who You Are With?
- Type the name of the person or the page you want to tag and click on their profile when it pops up
- When you finish tagging, click on Post
How to Tag Someone in a Facebook Post (Mobile App)
- Log in to write a status update
- Tap on Tag People and then tap on Add to your post
- Now click on Who are you with
- Start typing the name of the person or the page you wish to tag
- When you finish tagging, click on Next and then on Post
How to Mention Someone in the Facebook Status (Desktop)
There are many ways to tag someone on Facebook, and that includes tagging someone in a Facebook status. So here’s how to tag someone in a Facebook post using the status:
- When you start creating the post on Facebook, type @ and then type the name of the person or the page you wish to tag.
- When you choose the person or the page, finish typing your status and click on Post.
How to Mention Someone in the Facebook Status (Facebook Mobile App)
- Start typing a post and you will see the “Tag Friends” option as a blue silhouette icon
- Type in the name of the person or the page of the person you want to tag and then click on Done in the upper right
- Click on Post when you finish writing your post
Why Tag Someone on Facebook
Tagging on Facebook is a great way to boost your business page engagement and increase your brand’s visibility.
Here’s a useful tip that can bring you more visibility on Facebook: if you tag a popular Facebook page in your posts, the page’s followers will be able to see it. Needless to say, this will increase your reach on the social media platform.
Also, if you are a business owner and you collaborate with another business, tagging them in your posts can be a great way to promote your work.
Finally, whenever you want to publicly appreciate someone, tagging them in your images, posts or mentions can help your audience learn about how you feel and the type of work you recognize.
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How to Tag Someone in a Facebook Post Who is Not Your Friend
If you’re wondering how to tag someone on Facebook, you should know that tagging isn’t reserved just for your friends on Facebook or the business pages you follow. You can also tag people who are not your friends.
How to Tag Someone in a Facebook Post Who is Not Your Friend (Mobile App)
- In your app, start creating a Facebook post
- Type @ and start typing the name of the person you want to tag
- Choose the person from the list
- Tap on Post
How to Tag Someone in a Facebook Post Who is Not Your Friend (Desktop)
- Start creating a Facebook post on the Facebook website
- Type @ and start typing the name of the person you want to tag
- Choose the person you want to tag from the list
- Press Enter or the Return key to finish the post
How to Remove a Tag on Facebook
You can remove a tag from a Facebook post in a few simple steps:
- Go to the post you wish to edit on Facebook
- Tap on the three horizontal dots
- Click on the Tag friends option
- Then click the X next to the names of people or pages you want to remove
In case someone tagged you in a Facebook post and you wish to remove it, the process is the same (for both the Facebook app and desktop). You might want to change your privacy settings to change when others can tag you in the future.
To adjust tagging settings, go to your Settings, choose Profile and Tagging, and toggle on both Review options. This way, you will be asked to approve the posts you’re tagged in before they appear on your Facebook timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is There a Limit to How Many People You Can Tag?
You can tag up to 50 people or pages on Facebook. You can, however, tag more people and pages in the comments once you reach this limit.
How Can You Enable Others to Tag You on Facebook?
There’s a simple way to enable others to tag you on Facebook. All you have to do is to turn on the tag review:
- Tap on your profile picture in the top right corner
- Choose Settings & privacy, then tap on Settings
- On the left, tap on Profile and Tagging
- Now look for the setting Review posts you’re tagged in before the post appears on your profile and tap on Edit on the right
- Choose Enabled
When Someone Tags You on Facebook, Who Can See It?
The creator of the post can select the audience. You can choose your audience in your Profile and Tagging settings.
The Bottom Line
Now that you know how to tag someone on Facebook, you can work on increasing the engagement and reach of your posts.
Thanks to this handy Facebook feature, you can tag people or businesses in your Facebook status updates, comments, or photos to get more attention from your audience and even announce new business partnerships.
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Tamara is the social media manager and a writer for Productivity Spot. Her main areas of expertise include writing in-depth how-to articles, developing email campaigns, and social media management in the tech industry. She is also the social media manager for Spreadsheet Point, Hackr.io, and VentureKite, among others.
