How to Cancel a Poke on the Facebook App

Author: Ranik | Guide: Facebook |

When someone pokes you, you will often get a notification on your Facebook page along with the person's name. Facebook gives you the option to cancel a poke by going into the activity log. In this article, we will guide you on how to Cancel a Poke on the Facebook App.

Cancel Pokes Through Settings:

Step 1: Open the Facebook app: The first step to start this process is to open the Facebook application on your mobile.

  • Use the search option from your menu on mobile to find Facebook.
  • If you don't have the application, you can go to the Play Store and download it, and then continue the process.
  • It is mandatory to have an account to do this method. 
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Step 2: Tap on the 3 lines: Secondly, after going to the home page you have to select the three lines icon. The icon is on the right side.

  • You can locate it in the image given below.
  • Correctly do this step by following the red arrow.
  • From the six icons present in a line, you have to tap on the last one from the left.
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Step 3: Tap on the Settings icon: Thirdly, after tapping on the menu you have to find the settings icon and then tap on the icon.

  • The settings icon is just in front of the search icon.
  • In the right corner, you can locate it.
  • The icon helps you to customize your profile settings.
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Step 4: Tap on the Activity log: Fourthly, you have to go into the section "your information". After that, select the first option.

  • All your profile activities are stored in the activity log.
  • The given image shows the location of the activity log by highlighting the icon with a red color.
  • You can also download your information with the help of a third icon present there.
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Step 5: Tap on the Downward icon: After that, you have to scroll down and find the manage interaction section and then tap on the Downward icon.

  • You will get a welcome message after going into the activity log.
  • Through the interactions icon, you can have information on how many posts you have liked or shared.
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Step 6: Tap on Pokes: In the sixth step, you have to scroll down and tap on the pokes icon because it will help you to find your recent pokes. See the picture for more information.

  • The icon is present in between the two icons called saved and reviews.
  • Check your recently made pokes through this icon.
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Step 7: Tap on the Check mark box: Moreover, you have to click on the check mark box after finding your recently made pokes.

  • The box will become blue after selection.
  • You can see the person's name.
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Step 8: Tap on Remove: Lastly, you have to click on the Remove option. The remove option comes after selecting the check box.

  • At the side of the remove option, you can see a cross mark.
  • Tap on it to cancel a poke on the Facebook application.
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Cancel Pokes Through Profile:

Step 1: Tap on the Profile icon: Firstly, you have to tap on the Profile icon present just below the Home icon.

  • Usually, if you have a profile pic, then the picture gets displayed over here.
  • You can see the icon in the given picture.

Additionally, turn on dark mode on the Facebook app to work smoothly.

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Step 2: Tap on the 3 dots: Secondly, after being redirected to the profile, click on the three dots. The three dots option is on the right side.

  • You have the option to edit your profile and make some changes.
  • You can also add stories through the icon 'add to story'.

Moreover, after adding stories, you also have the option to remove stories from the Facebook app with the help of the delete button.

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Step 3: Tap on the Activity log: Thirdly, you have to scroll down and tap into the fifth option present there which is 'Activity log'.

  • You also have the option to lock your Facebook profile.
  • Click on the Activity log to check your recently made pokes.
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Step 4: Tap on the Downward icon: Fourthly, you have to find the icon of manage interactions. After that, tap on the Downward icon in the interactions section.

  • The reactions, comments, likes, and shares you have done are listed with their specific dates.
  • Check your activities by going into the dates and selecting them.
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Step 5: Tap on Pokes: Additionally, you have to tap on the pokes icon present there.

  • Select the icon.
  • Check the other icons present there.
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Step 6: Tap on the Check mark box icon: After that, find the poke reaction you want to remove. Then, click on the box.

  • After tapping the box, your reaction will be deleted.
  • You can also delete it by tapping the three dots present there.
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Step 7: Tap on Remove: Lastly, you have to scroll down and select the remove icon.

  • Make sure you locate it at the end.
  • The Remove option helps you to remove that particular poke you want to delete.

Additionally, you can also see your pokes on the Facebook app through this Pokes icon present in the Manage Interaction section.

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Therefore, follow these two methods to know how to cancel a poke on the Facebook app.

FAQs

How can I stop poking?

You don't have the option to stop poking. You can delete your pokes by going into the pokes section of the activity log.

What should I do if I get a Facebook poke?

You have the choice to poke someone back if they poke you, or you can choose to ignore them.

How long do Facebook pokes last?

After the final receiver receives the poke, all messages are kept for two days in encrypted form.

On Facebook, is it possible to undo a poke?

You cannot get a poke back once you remove it from your pokes page.

On Facebook, can pokes be blocked?

You cannot block pokes, sorry. You can block someone's poke if you don't want them to.

Thus, after reading the FAQs and the steps, you are able to understand how to cancel a poke on the Facebook app. Give your opinions in the comment section after reading the article. 

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