Last week Facebook started rolling out their new Timeline feature, with it first appearing in New Zealand. But today Facebook has now confirmed that their new Timeline feature is available to users worldwide.
The new Timeline has been designed to provide users of Facebook with an easier way to rediscover the things you shared with friends, and collate your most important moments. Facebook has enabled a grace period of 7 days for the new Timeline once you have upgraded. This grace period allows you to check your account and new Timeline before it is revealed to any of your Facebook friends.
Exploring the New Timeline Features
If you want to see how your timeline appears to other people, click the gear menu at the top of your timeline, and select “View As.” You can then choose to see how your timeline appears to a specific friend or the public. This feature is particularly useful for managing your privacy settings and ensuring that only the content you want to share is visible to others. Timeline allows you to then remove and add stories you might like to feature, giving you greater control over your personal narrative on Facebook.
The Timeline is not just a chronological list of your posts; it is a comprehensive archive of your Facebook activity. It includes photos, status updates, and life events, all organized by date. This makes it easier to look back on significant moments in your life, such as birthdays, anniversaries, and other milestones. You can even add events that happened before you joined Facebook, making your Timeline a complete history of your life.
Customizing Your Timeline
One of the standout features of the new Timeline is the ability to customize it extensively. You can highlight specific posts to make them larger and more prominent, or hide posts that you don’t want others to see. This level of customization allows you to curate your Timeline to reflect your personality and interests more accurately.
For more information on how to use the new features within Facebook’s Timeline, jump over to the Facebook blog post announcing its arrival. There is also a video you can watch which explains everything in more detail.
Another exciting feature is the “Cover Photo,” a large banner image at the top of your Timeline. This allows you to add a personal touch to your profile, making it more visually appealing. You can choose any photo you like, whether it’s a picture of you, your family, or something that represents your interests.
The new Timeline also integrates with various apps, allowing you to share your activities from other platforms directly on your Facebook profile. For example, if you use a fitness app, you can share your workout achievements on your Timeline. This integration makes it easier to share different aspects of your life with your friends and family.
Source: Facebook
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