Social media is about connecting people, and Facebook is just about the biggest dog in the yard. However, if you don’t want to engage in an entire conversation with someone and just want to share a specific post, picture or comment quickly, Facebook has something just for you — tagging!

But how does it work? In this article, we’ll get down to the nitty-gritty details of how to tag someone on Facebook.

Note: The following steps apply to the desktop application.

Tagging a Photo Before You Post It

Learn how to boost your photo-sharing impact on Facebook by tagging individuals before you hit the post button. Follow these easy steps.

1. Log into Facebook and open your Feed.

2. Click Photo/Video below What’s on your mind, [Name]?

3. Choose a picture to share.

4. Hover over the photo, then click Edit on the top left.

5. Click Tag photo > Select a person in the photo > Start typing their name. Tag from the list of suggestions.

6. Select the full name of the person or page you want to tag when it appears.
7. Click Save.

8. Click Post

Tagging an Already Posted Photo

Don’t let your moments go unnoticed! Even after posting a photo on Facebook, you can still amplify its reach by tagging friends or adding connections.
Follow the steps mentioned below.

1. Click on the three dots and select Edit post.

2. Tap the Tag people icon.

3. Locate the person in the photo and begin typing their name.
4. Choose the complete name of the person or page as it appears.

5. Click Done and you’ve successfully tagged the person in your already posted photo.

Tagging People or Pages on Facebook

There are two methods to tag individuals or pages: using the @ symbol and employing direct tagging.

Using the @ Symbol

1. Compose a post or comment.

2. Type the @ symbol, followed by the first few letters of the person’s name you want to tag.

3. Facebook will suggest names based on the letters you’ve typed. Select the correct person or page from the list.
4. Finish your post or comment, and when you publish it, Facebook will notify the tagged person/page.

Direct Tagging

Note: You can only use direct tagging to tag people, not pages.

1. Start typing your post or comment.
2. Type the person’s name. Don’t select from the list that appears.
3. Continue typing until their full name appears highlighted.

4. Click on their highlighted name. They’ll receive a notification, and it’ll appear on their profile.

What Is Facebook Tagging and How Does it Work?

Facebook tagging is a feature that connects people to specific content like posts, photos and comments.

It works by attaching a user’s profile to the content through a clickable link. This can serve various purposes, from identifying individuals in photos to drawing their attention to relevant posts.

Let’s say you post a photo of a delicious homemade dinner you prepared. In the caption or comments, you tag your friend Jane, who loves cooking, with a comment like:

“Made this amazing dinner tonight! @Jane, you’d appreciate the recipe!”

In this example:

• “Made this amazing dinner tonight!” is your caption.
• “@Jane” is the tag, notifying Jane that you’ve mentioned her in your post.
• “You’d appreciate the recipe!” is additional text in your post.

Here’s how it works:

• When you tag someone, the post may appear on their timeline as a photo or status update.
• The person you tag receives a notification about the tag.
• The tagged post might also be visible to the tagged person’s friends.
• You have control over what appears on your timeline through features like Timeline Review, where you can manage tags from both friends and non-friends, allowing you to filter and control the content associated with your profile.

Learn more about who can see when you tag someone in a post.

Understand how tagging works to navigate privacy settings and maintain a more personalized and engaging online presence.

Things To Keep In Mind

When using tags on Facebook, it’s essential to be aware of certain limitations and settings. Here are key points to keep in mind:

• You can only tag up to 50 people or pages in a photo.
• Sometimes, the option to tag people in photos posted by others may not be available due to their audience settings.

• When you tag someone in a photo/post, their friends can view, like and comment on it as well.
• When you mention a person, page or group, a link is created with visibility based on their privacy settings. For instance, mentioning a secret group limits visibility to its members.

Learn More

If you’re interested in learning more about how to control your Facebook experience, check out our other helpful guides below:

• How To Change Your Name on Facebook
• How To Use Facebook Live
• How To Block Someone on Facebook
• How To Unblock Someone on Facebook
• How To Delete or Deactivate Your Facebook Account

Next Steps

Tagging someone on Facebook is popular — however, be sure to keep social media etiquette in mind when engaging.

Despite the Timeline Review feature, not everyone appreciates getting tagged in a public photo or post without a heads up. We strongly suggest checking in with someone before tagging them. If they’re good with it, tag away!

Do you want to know how to tag someone on Facebook using the iOS or Android app? Let us know in the comments below.