<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMost users have been complaining that their shortcut is missing on the app, and we are here to fix it ?.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If your Facebook Group shortcut is missing on the shortcut bar, you can add it back by going to the settings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you use the section regularly, Facebook will not remove the Group again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here is how to add Groups to the shortcut bar on Facebook<\/strong> when it’s missing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nNote<\/strong>: The Groups shortcuts will not always be available<\/strong> for you to add. It varies on the account. One account may see the option to add Groups to the shortcut bar on Facebook, while the other may not. But we will show you how to see Groups’ contents from one of the shortcut bars.<\/p>\nTechvocast <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nIf you want to fix the Facebook Groups missing on your account, the best way to do that is to add the section back to the navigation bar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This will help you easily access Groups. Where you can see all the contents from different groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Step 1: Open Facebook App<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nTo add shortcuts on Facebook, open the app, and click on the hamburger icon (3-line<\/mark>) on the top-right of the shortcut bar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Step 2: Go To Settings<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nScroll down and tap on Settings & privacy<\/mark>, then on Settings<\/mark>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<\/span>Step 3: Go To Shortcuts<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nUnder Preferences<\/mark>, click Shortcuts<\/mark>, and tap on the Shortcut bar<\/mark>. You will be taken to a page where you can customize your shortcut bar. <\/p>\n\n\n\nYou will see all your available shortcuts. Tap Auto<\/mark> on the Group section<\/strong> and Pin to keep navigation bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThe Group section doesn’t show on all Facebook accounts<\/strong>, it shows for some people. <\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you joined a lot of groups this should be available for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
And I have observed that if you have a page, the Group will not show to allow you to add it to the shortcuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you can’t add the Facebook Groups shortcut to the navigation bar from the Settings, you will need to access it from another shortcut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can use the Feeds shortcut. This tab has different sections for Favorites, Friends, Groups, and Page. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Fix: Shortcut Icon On Facebook Missing<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Fix 1: Check Your Internet Connection<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIf you don’t have a strong internet connection, the shortcuts icon may disappear from the navigation bar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Check your internet connection if it is stable, and use other applications like to see if the internet is working. To can also switch to using Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If your Wi-Fi isn’t working or has a connection block, you can use a MiFi, Router, or connect to other public networks to check and load your Facebook. This should fix the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Fix 2: Browse Groups Always<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIf your Facebook Group is missing on the shortcuts tab, it means that you are not browsing the group periodically. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you want Facebook to keep the section on the toolbar you have to use the tab always to let Facebook know that you are interested in groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can also add Groups to the navigation bar if Facebook is not bringing it back automatically. You can add groups from your Facebook Settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Fix 3: Force Close App<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIf there is a bug on the Facebook app, the Group’s icon may be missing and you will not be able to see it on the shortcuts tab. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This error can occur at any time, and if their servers go down they may also refuse the icon to load.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To remove the little glitch from your Facebook app, you will have to force close the app. Once you do this, you may be able to get rid of the bug. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To force close your Facebook app, on Android, swipe up, from the App Switcher you will see different apps. Removed Facebook by swiping it up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On iPhone X and newer, swipe up, and from the App Switcher, you will see different apps. Removed Facebook by swiping it up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
On iPhone 8 and earlier, tap the Home button twice, and swipe up the Facebook app. Then open the app again to see if the Group shortcuts will return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Force Stop Facebook App On Android<\/h4>\n\n\n\n If your Facebook app is misbehaving, you can force stop the app and let the Group’s shortcuts return to their position. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To force stop app on Android, tap and hold the app on the Home screen, then click on the App info<\/mark>, on this page tap on Force Stop<\/mark>. Open your app and the problem will be is fixed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Fix 4: Update The Facebook App<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSince most issues on software applications are caused by bugs updating the Facebook app can help you fix the problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If this doesn’t work you can uninstall the app and reinstall it again from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>How To Add Any Shortcuts On Facebook<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nTo add shortcuts on Facebook, open the app, and click on the hamburger icon (3-line<\/mark>) on the top-right of the shortcut bar. Scroll down and tap on Settings & privacy<\/mark>, then on Settings<\/mark>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nUnder Preferences<\/mark>, tap Shortcuts<\/mark>, and tap on the Shortcut bar<\/mark>. You will be taken to a page where you can customize your shortcut bar<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nYou will see all your available shortcuts.<\/strong> To Add any Shortcut to the bar, tap on Auto<\/mark> and Pin to keep navigation bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>How To Remove Shortcuts On Facebook<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nTo remove shortcuts from the navigation bar is easy on the Facebook app. You can remove shortcuts by long-pressing<\/mark> on the shortcut icon (Group, Page, Watch, etc.)<\/p>\n\n\n\nTo remove a shortcut from the navigation bar, long-press<\/mark> the shortcut you want to remove. <\/p>\n\n\n\nFrom the pop-up menu, tap Hide from <\/mark>the shortcut bar. Close the app and open it again the shortcut will be removed from the navigation bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<\/span>Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWe found the Facebook Groups shortcut in one of our accounts, this confirmed that the Facebook Shortcut for Group is not available for all accounts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
And we have also noticed that if you have a page on a Facebook account, you will not be able to add the Group shortcuts (some accounts). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We tested this for three accounts, and we will test with more accounts just to know how it works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Facebook Groups shortcuts missing is quite unusual, maybe you don’t use the Group section as you would, or don’t even open it and only interact with one on your Feed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you use the tab regularly Facebook will keep the Group shortcut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Use the method to add the Group shortcuts to the navigation bar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If this doesn’t work, you can use the Feed Shortcuts to browse Groups. Add the Feed Shortcuts and you are ready to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Why have my Facebook shortcuts disappeared?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nBecause you have not been using the Shortcuts on Facebook. Once Facebook sees that you are inactive and not using the Shortcuts it will be removed and another one will be placed there or none.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>How do I add groups to my Shortcut bar?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nTo add a group to your Shortcut bar, open the Groups & Settings panel and drag the group you want to the Shortcut bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>How do I manage Facebook Shortcut bar?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe Facebook Shortcut bar is a toolbar that appears at the top of your Facebook page. It contains icons for common tasks, such as posting a status update, commenting on a post, and liking a post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To manage the Facebook Shortcut bar, click the down arrow in the top-right corner of the toolbar. This will open a menu with options to show or hide the toolbar, rearrange the icons, and add or remove icons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>How do I create a shortcut bar on Facebook?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nTo create a shortcut bar on Facebook, first, open Facebook in your web browser. Then, click on the \u201cMore\u201d tab at the bottom of the screen, and select \u201cCreate Shortcuts.\u201d From there, you can add shortcuts to your favorite pages and groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>How do I change my shortcuts on Facebook app?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nTo change your shortcuts on the Facebook app, first, open the app and click on the three lines in the top left corner of the screen. Then select \u201cSettings\u201d and \u201cShortcuts.\u201d From there, you can customize your shortcuts to your liking.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The reason for the Facebook group icon missing in shortcut bar are cause by inactivity. If you are not using the groups as you use too it will disappear. But the problem is easier to fix. In this guide, you will learn how to fix Facebook Groups shortcuts missing, and the know the reason why the shortcut is missing and how to get shortcut bar back on Facebook.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":15012,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[2318,2220,2294],"tags":[41,2322,2172],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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