What is New Story Notification dot in Facebook Messenger

 

 The New Story Notification dot in Facebook Messenger is a small red dot that appears next to the Messenger icon in the app drawer or on your home screen. It indicates that you have new stories from your friends. To see the stories, you can tap on the dot or open the Messenger app.

To turn off the New Story Notification dot, you can follow these steps:

1. Open the Messenger app.
2. Tap on the three lines in the top left corner of the screen.
3. Tap on Settings.
4. Tap on Notifications.
5. Under Story Control, toggle off the switch next to New Story Notification dot.

Once you have turned off the New Story Notification dot, you will no longer see it appear next to the Messenger icon. However, you will still be able to see new stories from your friends by opening the Messenger app.

Here is a more detailed introduction to Facebook stories in Messenger:

• What are Facebook stories?

Facebook stories are a way to share photos and videos that disappear after 24 hours. They can be shared with your friends on Facebook and Messenger, or with a custom list of people.

• How do I create a story?

To create a story, open the Messenger app and tap on the Your Story icon in the bottom left corner of the screen. You can then take a photo or video, or select one from your camera roll. Once you have added your content, tap on Share.

• How do I see stories?

To see stories from your friends, open the Messenger app and tap on the Stories tab at the top of the screen. You can then swipe left or right to see stories from different people.

• How do I turn off story notifications?

To turn off story notifications, follow the steps in the previous section.

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

Here is some more information about Facebook stories in Messenger:

• Who can see my stories?

By default, your stories are visible to all of your friends on Facebook and Messenger. You can change this setting by going to Settings > Privacy > Stories and selecting who you want to be able to see your stories.

• How long do stories last?

Stories disappear after 24 hours. If you want to save a story, you can tap on the three dots in the top right corner of the story and select Save.

• Can I delete a story?

Yes, you can delete a story at any time before it expires. To delete a story, tap on the three dots in the top right corner of the story and select Delete.

• What are the benefits of using Facebook stories?

Facebook stories are a great way to share quick updates with your friends. They're also a good way to get creative and share photos and videos that you might not want to keep on your profile permanently. Stories can also be a way to connect with friends who you don't talk to very often, since they'll see your stories even if they're not actively using Facebook.

I hope this information is helpful.