What Do the Different Symbols and Icons Mean in Facebook Messenger?

Having trouble understanding all the icons and symbols in the Facebook Messenger app? Here are some details about some of the most popular icons in the app to get you started.

WHAT DO THE FACEBOOK MESSENGER ICONS MEAN?

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Some icons indicate the send state of your message. Is it a draft, has it been sent, has it been read?

WHAT DOES IT MEAN WHEN THERE IS A BLUE CIRCLE NEXT TO MY MESSAGE IN FACEBOOK MESSENGER?

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The message is still in the process of being sent.  It has not reached the recipient.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN WHEN THERE IS A RED TRIANGLE NEXT TO MY MESSAGE IN FACEBOOK MESSENGER?

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Your message has not been sent due to a disruption in internet connection. This notification will appear only if your device either has no data or has no connection to WiFi. Upon restoration of the connection, the triangle disappears, and the app continues with the delivery process.

WHAT DOES THE CAMERA ICON MEAN IN FACEBOOK MESSENGER?

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The camera icon allows you to take a picture and attach it to a message or attach a preexisting image from your camera roll or photos folder.

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