How to Use Spotlight Comments on Facebook
Have you recently noticed statuses from someone's account or posts from a Facebook page that usually don't appear but suddenly show up on your Facebook feed or timeline? If so, it's because of spotlight.
If you pay attention to the comment section, you will notice the creator commenting like this: "@spotlight."
In recent days, spotlight comments on Facebook have gone viral, and many are curious about them. However, some people are also annoyed because spotlight is similar to tagging or mentioning "@everyone" in a Facebook group. The key difference is that "@everyone" is only for groups and specifically for group administrators, while "@spotlight" is for profiles and pages. So, what exactly is the purpose of spotlight and how do you use it?
To learn about spotlight comments on Facebook, read this article till the end.
Meaning and Function of "@spotlight" in Facebook Comments
Spotlight can be considered a feature used to highlight posts that you want your Facebook friends to notice. Without spotlight, irrelevant posts may not receive significant interactions.
Thanks to the spotlight feature, irrelevant posts can gain better interactions. What is the purpose of these interactions? They can increase likes, comments, and overall engagement, especially helping your Facebook account become more popular.
How to Create and Comment with "@spotlight"
You can do this by typing "@" in the comment section, and a dropdown menu will appear with the option to select spotlight, or you can simply type "@spotlight" directly.
In the "@spotlight" feature, you will see an explanation like this: "Can highlight your content once a week." This means that the content you have highlighted will continue to receive increased interactions from Facebook.
Reasons for Not Being Able to Use "@spotlight" in Comments
Currently, you cannot use this feature in the Facebook Lite because this application do not support certain features. Therefore, use the regular Facebook application instead.
If you still can't access it, it is possible that you haven't received the latest spotlight feature in your Facebook comments yet. This is normal since Facebook usually rolls out new features gradually.
Do you understand how spotlight works in Facebook comments? I assume you do. Anything that you highlight will make your status or posts continue to be recommended to friends and followers.
Does this bother you? For some people, it might. However, others may not be too concerned about it. This feature is quite helpful but also susceptible to abuse.