How to Add or Remove Shortcuts on Facebook

This article shows you how to hide and add shortcuts in the Facebook app for iOS and Android. Although you cannot delete shortcuts and remove them forever, Facebook does allow you to hide shortcuts.

How to Delete Facebook Shortcuts on Android vs. iOS

The instructions for iOS and Android apps differ slightly because of the location of the shortcuts bar. Android places the bar with recognizable icons at the top of the screen, while iOS has it at the bottom of the screen.

Hide Shortcuts From the Menu on Android

Hiding shortcuts is quicker from the menu bar, and you can do it with a tap. On any screen, tap and hold a shortcut in the shortcut bar, then select Hide from shortcut bar or Unpin from shortcut bar to remove it.

Hide Shortcuts From the Menu on iOS

On any screen, tap and hold a shortcut in the shortcut bar, then choose Hide from shortcut bar or Unpin from shortcut bar to remove it.

Hide Shortcuts From Facebook Settings on Android

Settings include all the options to help you customize the Shortcuts bar. You can also allow Facebook to display a shortcut based on your activity but otherwise keep it hidden. To hide shortcuts on Android:

1. In the upper-right corner of Facebook, tap Menu (three horizontal bars).

2. Tap Settings (gear icon).

3. Under Preferences, tap Shortcuts.

4. Tap Shortcut bar.

5. Under Customize your shortcut bar, tap the drop-down arrow next to the shortcut.
   

6. Choose Hide.

Hide Shortcuts From Facebook Settings on iOS

The steps for hiding shortcuts in the Facebook settings are a little different on iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, etc.):

1. In the lower-right corner, tap Menu (three lines).

2. Tap Settings and privacy > Settings to reveal more options.

3. Go down the list of Preferences and choose Shortcuts.
   

4. Tap Shortcut bar.

5. Under Customize your shortcut bar, tap the drop-down arrow next to the shortcut.

6. Tap Hide.

7. Facebook will remove the specific shortcut icon from view on the shortcut bar. All hidden shortcuts appear on the Hidden Shortcuts list from where you can make them available again.

How to Add a Shortcut on Android

You can follow the same steps to the Facebook Settings screen and add a shortcut back to the shortcuts bar on Facebook.

1. In the upper-right corner, tap Menu (three lines).

2. Tap the Settings (gear icon).

3. Under Preferences, tap Shortcuts.

4. Tap Shortcut bar.

5. Scroll to Hidden Shortcuts. Tap the Hidden drop-down arrow next to the shortcut and choose Pin or Auto.

   The Auto option turns on the visibility of the shortcut in the shortcuts bar, but displays it based on your activity. For instance, if you do not use Marketplace often, you may not see it. To add and keep the icon there, choose Pin.

   How to Add a Shortcut on iOS

   Follow these steps to add a shortcut on the iOS Facebook app:

6. In the lower-right corner, tap Menu.

7. Go to Settings & privacy > Settings.

8. Tap Shortcuts > Shortcut bar.

9. Scroll to Hidden Shortcuts. Tap the shortcut Hidden drop-down arrow and choose Pin or Auto.

   The Auto option turns on the visibility of the shortcut on the shortcuts bar but displays it based on your activity. For instance, if you do not use Marketplace often, you may not see it. To add and keep the icon there, choose Pin.