{"id":35426,"date":"2022-07-24T12:39:08","date_gmt":"2022-07-24T12:39:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=35426"},"modified":"2022-07-24T12:39:08","modified_gmt":"2022-07-24T12:39:08","slug":"how-do-i-put-facebook-in-desktop-mode","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-put-facebook-in-desktop-mode","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Put Facebook in Desktop Mode?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fabb2b45272\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fabb2b45272\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fabb2b45272\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-put-facebook-in-desktop-mode\/#How_Do_I_Put_Facebook_in_Desktop_Mode\" title=\"How Do I Put Facebook in Desktop Mode?\">How Do I Put Facebook in Desktop Mode?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-put-facebook-in-desktop-mode\/#Dark_mode\" title=\"Dark mode\">Dark mode<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-put-facebook-in-desktop-mode\/#Chrome\" title=\"Chrome\">Chrome<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-put-facebook-in-desktop-mode\/#Safari\" title=\"Safari\">Safari<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-put-facebook-in-desktop-mode\/#Firefox\" title=\"Firefox\">Firefox<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Put_Facebook_in_Desktop_Mode\"><\/span>How Do I Put Facebook in Desktop Mode?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>There are several ways to switch between mobile and desktop modes on Facebook. For example, you can switch to dark mode on Chrome, or reload the homepage or use specific settings. These are all options that will get you back to the desktop version. In this article, I&#8217;ll outline the most effective methods for switching between mobile and desktop modes on Facebook. Here&#8217;s a look at the process in each browser.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dark_mode\"><\/span>Dark mode<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve ever wondered how to put Facebook in dark mode, read this. It&#8217;s possible to switch the default color scheme to a darker one using a small radio button. Facebook users can manually activate dark mode or choose to enable automatic dark mode based on their location. Changing from light to dark mode will change the entire environment of the site, including all pages, profiles, groups, and Messenger. But before you make the switch, be sure to read this guide.<\/p>\n<p>First, ensure you have the latest version of Facebook installed on your phone. You should also make sure there are no updates on the Play Store. Next, open the hamburger menu and then select Settings. In the Settings, tap &#8220;Dark Mode.&#8221; Click on the toggle to activate the dark mode. Android devices may also have a system setting to activate the dark mode. On iOS, you&#8217;ll find the same option in your settings menu.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chrome\"><\/span>Chrome<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To put Facebook in desktop mode, go to the &#8220;Settings&#8221; page. Then, click on the &#8220;Desktop Site&#8221; option. Click it and your browser will be reloaded to display the desktop version. Now, you can use desktop features to send and receive messages. This is not the same process for Android and iOS, since the platforms use different browsers. To access the mobile version, go to Facebook and log in to your account.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re using a PC, you&#8217;ve probably noticed that your feed looks very different than on your phone or tablet. Facebook renders two versions of the site, one for mobile devices and one for desktop computers. This means that you can&#8217;t view certain pages or attach files on the mobile version of the site. If you&#8217;re using a laptop or desktop computer, it may be better to switch to the desktop version to enjoy all the features it has to offer.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safari\"><\/span>Safari<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is a way to open Facebook in desktop mode on Apple devices. You can find the desktop version of Facebook by going to the Facebook web page. If you want to open it on your Mac, open it in your browser of choice. To do this, click the Refresh icon on the right-hand side of the URL bar, and then tap the Request Desktop Website option. When the request is complete, Facebook will load in desktop mode.<\/p>\n<p>To open the desktop version, tap the three dot icon in the top right corner of the screen. Tap &#8220;Request desktop site.&#8221; The option is highlighted in red and a box appears to the right of it. Once you&#8217;ve selected it, the website will switch into desktop mode. You can then continue to browse Facebook as if you were on your desktop. Just remember to keep these steps in mind when using a desktop version of the site.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Firefox\"><\/span>Firefox<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re experiencing trouble using Facebook on your Firefox browser, you&#8217;re not alone. This social network has more than a billion users, and can occasionally become unresponsive for a variety of reasons. You can try changing your browser to another one or try a few recommended fixes. Luckily, the most common cause isn&#8217;t a malfunction in Firefox itself, but a third-party extension or outdated plugin.<\/p>\n<p>To get Facebook into desktop mode on your Firefox browser, first open the Facebook application. You may be directed to the mobile app by your smartphone. To get around this, navigate back to your browser. Click the three-dot menu on the top right side of the page. Click desktop mode, and you&#8217;ll see the desktop version of the Facebook website. You can now visit Facebook in full-screen mode on your desktop browser.<\/p>\n<p> <iframe height=\"288\" width=\"516\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/54BhLDP7REM\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"margin:0px auto; display: block;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Do I Put Facebook in Desktop Mode? 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