Replying to a specific text message

The option of Reply doesn't show up when I hold down on the message; only Copy and More show up as options

iPhone 11 Pro, iOS 14

Posted on Sep 15, 2021 9:18 AM

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edclange

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Posted on Sep 15, 2021 10:52 AM

Are you trying to reply to a green SMS, or a blue iMessage? SMS does not support individual replies.

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Sep 15, 2021 10:52 AM in response to pparrish99

Are you trying to reply to a green SMS, or a blue iMessage? SMS does not support individual replies.

pparrish99 Author

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Sep 15, 2021 11:08 AM in response to edclange

That explains it. That is helpful and I see that it works with iMessages. Thank you!

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