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Send messages to a group. Tap , then enter multiple recipients.
Give a group a name. While viewing the conversation, tap Details, drag down, then enter the
name in the Subject line.
Add someone to a group. Tap the To eld, then tap Add Contact.
Leave a group. Tap Details, then tap Leave this Conversation.
Keep it quiet. Tap Details, then turn on Do Not Disturb to mute notications for the conversation.
Block unwanted messages. On a contact card, tap Block this Caller. You can see someone’s
contact card while viewing a message by tapping Details, then tapping . You can
also block callers in Settings > Messages > Blocked. You will not receive FaceTime calls
or text messages from blocked callers. For more information about blocking calls, see
support.apple.com/kb/HT5845.
Manage conversations
Conversations are saved in the Messages list. A blue dot indicates unread messages. Tap a
conversation to view or continue it.
View the Messages list. From a conversation, tap Messages or swipe to the right.
Forward a message or attachment. Touch and hold a message or attachment, tap More, select
additional items if desired, then tap .
Delete a message or attachment. Touch and hold a message or attachment, tap More, select
additional items if desired, then tap .
Delete a conversation. In the Messages list, swipe the conversation to the left, then tap Delete.
Search conversations. In the Messages list, tap the top of the screen to display the search eld,
then enter the text you’re looking for. You can also search conversations from the Home screen.
See Spotlight Search on page 29.