Thanks to the addition of Facebook Chat, you now have one more reason to join Facebook: real-time instant messaging with their web-based IM client. In this guide, explore how to use the feature to chat with your friends on the social network, whether you are on your profile or not.
Top IM Clients with Facebook Chat Support
Want to use a desktop IM client to reach out to Facebook friends? Learn how to log off the social network and chat using one of these excellent desktop apps.
How to Send IMs with Facebook Chat
Sending IMs with Facebook's client is as easy as click and type. There is no download and installation necessary. Just sign up for a free account and you automatically get access to everyone on your friends list.How to Block Users on Facebook Chat
Need to surf Facebook without interruption? Is someone on your account annoying you with ill-timed IMs? Take a deep breath and follow the steps in this tutorial to learn how to go offline and block all or some Facebook instant messages.
How to Use Facebook Emoticons
Want to add a little something special to your IMs? Facebook emoticons are an exciting way to spruce up your messages. Also, check out how to get dozens of new Facebook Chat emoticons on Firefox.


