To be super clear, this only works in iMessage conversations.

The quick action we want here is 'Reply,' so tap that. Anything is fair game, including text, emojis, photos, videos, links, and other types of media.Ī preview of the text will appear where you can add a Tapback, copy it, and choose from 'More' options. Inside of a one-on-one or group chat, simply tap-and-hold any message you want to be the start of the inline thread. Don't Miss: How to Tag Contacts in iMessages on Your iPhone in iOS 14.If you've ever used inline replies within WhatsApp, Slack, or another third-party messaging app, you should feel right at home with this feature. Best of all, it's not just useful in group threads - it's good in one-on-one chats too for when you want to talk about something specific without jumping around as you usually would. In tandem with the new mentions feature in Messages, inline replies allow you to create a separate mini-conversation within a larger group chat, making it easier to keep track of essential texts in the proper context. Apple, however, wants to make things easier on all of us, which is why iOS 14 allows you to respond to specific iMessages using inline replies. What makes it even worse is trying to sort through all of the conversations within conversations. Even with a small number of people, you still may get more messages than you can keep track of on your iPhone. A group conversation can be a chaotic place.

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