Facebook: Upload files - in groups and chats

You don't have to limit yourself to posts in Facebook. You can also upload files in various formats as attachments. We'll show you how.

Upload files to a Facebook group

• If you would like to attach a file to a post within a Facebook group, open the "More" item in the top bar.
• Here you will find the "File" option. If you click on it, you have the choice to load a file from your computer or from Dropbox.
• Select the desired file and post the message, the attachment will be displayed. Load a file from Dropbox, note that it is also displayed outside the group.
• You can only attach one file at a time. If you want to upload multiple attachments, you have to send multiple posts.

Upload files via the Facebook messenger

• In Messenger you can also send files as attachments.
• To do this, click on the small symbol on the far left in the row of characters. It shows two sheets lying on top of each other.
• You can now select a file from your computer and upload it.
• In Facebook itself you only send an attachment if you confirm the publication with "Post". This is different in Messenger. With a click on "Open" in the selection, the file will be sent immediately.

In the next practical tip, we'll reveal whether you can send Whatsapp messages via Facebook.