Facebook Messenger: how to use the location sticker when sending photos | Social networks

Facebook Messenger allows you to include a location sticker so that users can indicate the location where a photo was produced. The sticker is a way to keep people informed about their travels and moments in special places. Available for iPhone (iOS) and Android phones, the feature works similarly to Instagram Stories and WhatsApp chat, collecting information based on the phone's GPS.

Next, see the step by step of how to use the geolocation sticker on photos that you share on the Facebook messenger.

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Facebook Messenger has location sticker for photos Photo: Ana Marques / dnetc

Facebook Messenger has location sticker for photos Photo: Ana Marques / dnetc

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Step 1. Open Facebook Messenger and, in a chat, tap the photo icon to view images from your phone's library. Then, touch the photo you want to share.

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When preparing an image for sharing on Facebook Messenger Photo: Reproduo / Marvin Costa

When preparing an image for sharing on Facebook Messenger Photo: Reproduo / Marvin Costa

Step 2. Touch the "Edit" option and, in the next window, touch the emoji icon to view the available stickers.

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When to view the sticker options for images that will be shared on Facebook Messenger Photo: Reproduo / Marvin Costa

When to view the sticker options for images that will be shared on Facebook Messenger Photo: Reproduo / Marvin Costa

Step 3. Touch the "Location" sticker. Then search for or choose a location suggested by the application. To proceed, touch the location you want.

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When setting up a sticker on Facebook Messenger Photo: Reproduo / Marvin Costa

When setting up a sticker on Facebook Messenger Photo: Reproduo / Marvin Costa

Step 4. Drag the sticker to an area of ​​the image and touch the blue arrow icon to share in the chat.

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By sending an image with a geolocation sticker on Facebook Messenger Photo: Reproduo / Marvin Costa

By sending an image with a geolocation sticker on Facebook Messenger Photo: Reproduo / Marvin Costa

Take advantage of the tip to tag locations on your photos before sending them to your Facebook Messenger contacts.

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