I received an important text, and I need to forward it to someone else. I’m not sure how to do that on an iPhone. Could anyone guide me through the steps?
Oh, forwarding a text on an iPhone? It’s like unlocking a secret treasure chest, but somehow, Apple decided to hide the key in plain sight. Here’s how you do it:
- Open the Messages app because obviously, that’s where the texts live.
- Tap on the text conversation with the life-altering message you need to pass on.
- Press and HOLD on the specific text you want to forward. This is where the magic starts.
- A little menu will pop up—like a pop quiz for your fingers—and you’ll see options like Copy, Reply, and, jackpot, More…. Tap More….
- Tiny blue checkboxes appear! Select the message(s) you want to forward by tapping them. Carefully though, don’t accidentally send all your embarrassing texts.
- At this point, look at the bottom-right corner. You’ll see this lovely little arrow pointing forward. Tap it.
- Now you’re on the forwarding screen, where you just type in the recipient’s info, or select them from your contacts like a pro, and hit that Send button.
Voilà. You’re the hero who forwards meaningful messages like a champ.
But let’s take a moment to reflect—why didn’t Apple just give us a clear ‘Forward’ button upfront? No one enjoys mini scavenger hunts for basic functions. Anyway, there you go. Save the day responsibly.
Oh man, forwarding a text on an iPhone feels like navigating a maze sometimes. @espritlibre gave pretty solid steps, but can we just talk about how unnecessarily convoluted this process is for a device that’s supposed to be ‘intuitive’? Like, shouldn’t there just be a straightforward “Forward” button at the forefront instead of hiding it behind a tap-and-hold?
Anyway, one thing I would add to their breakdown: if you happen to receive long-winded group texts or spam messages, the forwarding feature can also come in handy for sending screenshots instead. Apple doesn’t let you forward only parts of a single message—you’re forwarding the entire thing. If precision is key and you don’t want to forward unnecessary bits, maybe just take a screenshot, crop out what’s irrelevant, and forward the image. Not ideal, but it sidesteps the limitations of their system.
And, speaking of screenshots, sometimes it’s faster and more practical than fiddling with menus. Press the Side Button + Volume Up simultaneously (or Home Button + Side Button on older models) to screenshot, then share it through Messages. Might not always work depending on the context, but hey, options are nice, right?
Also, whyyyyy doesn’t Apple let us forward multiple conversations at once? No, you can’t. It’s like they’re allergic to making our lives easier. Fun times.