Forwarding a text message on your iPhone is a simple process, allowing you to quickly share important information or funny conversations with others. This guide will walk you through the steps, covering various scenarios and answering common questions.
How to Forward a Single Text Message
The most common scenario involves forwarding a single text message. Here's how to do it:
- Open the Messages app: Locate the green Messages icon on your iPhone's home screen and tap it.
- Find the conversation: Scroll through your conversations to locate the text message you want to forward.
- Select the message: Tap and hold the message you want to forward. A menu will appear.
- Tap "More": This option allows you to select multiple messages if needed.
- Select the message(s): Check the circle next to each message you wish to forward.
- Tap the Forward arrow: This arrow usually looks like a square with an upward pointing arrow. It's located in the lower left corner.
- Choose your recipient(s): Select the contact(s) you wish to send the forwarded message to. You can search for contacts or choose from your recent conversations.
- Tap the Send arrow: Once you've selected the recipient(s), tap the blue upward-pointing arrow to send the forwarded message(s).
How to Forward Multiple Text Messages
Need to forward more than one message? The process is very similar:
- Follow steps 1-2 from the previous section.
- Tap "More": This is crucial for selecting multiple messages.
- Select the messages: Check the circles next to each message you want to forward. You can select consecutive messages by tapping the first, then scrolling to the last, and tapping the last again to select them all. For non-consecutive messages, just tap each individually.
- Follow steps 6-8 from the previous section.
Can I Forward a Text Message with a Photo or Video?
Yes, you can forward text messages containing photos or videos using the same method as described above. Simply select the message containing the multimedia content, and it will be forwarded along with the text.
What Happens When I Forward a Text Message?
When you forward a text message, a copy of the original message is sent to the new recipient(s). The original sender will not be notified that you have forwarded their message. The recipient(s) will see the message as if it were sent directly to them, including any timestamps from the original conversation.
Can I Forward iMessages or SMS/MMS Messages?
You can forward both iMessages (blue bubbles) and SMS/MMS messages (green bubbles). The forwarding process remains the same regardless of the message type.
Troubleshooting: I Can't Forward a Message
If you're experiencing difficulties forwarding a message, try these troubleshooting steps:
- Check your internet connection: Forwarding messages, especially iMessages, requires an active internet connection.
- Restart your iPhone: A simple restart can often resolve temporary software glitches.
- Check for iOS updates: Ensure your iPhone is running the latest version of iOS.
- Contact Apple Support: If the problem persists, contact Apple Support for further assistance.
This comprehensive guide should help you forward text messages on your iPhone with ease. Remember to always be mindful of the content you are forwarding and respect the privacy of others.
