How do I forward a message?

Open the message menu, choose Forward, pick people or channels, and send. The original stays where it is; recipients see a quoted copy.

Steps

1. Open the message menu — tap or long-press the message on iPhone or iPad, or hover it on web and desktop.
2. Choose Forward.
3. Pick who should receive it. On the web the dialogue is titled Forward message; search people and channels. On iPhone, iPad, and Mac, Select People lists People, Apps, and Agents — tap Done when you have a selection.
4. Add an optional note and send.

On iPhone, iPad, and Mac, the destination opens with a Forwarding banner and a quoted preview. You can add your own text, or tap Remove forwarded message if you change your mind before sending.

Forward also works from a thread, from a message card, and from the composer when a message is already attached.

Tips

• Forwarding does not delete or edit the original.
• Recipients see who wrote the original and a short preview of the text or Attachment.
• To keep a copy for yourself instead of sending it on, use Save in the same message menu.

Related

• How do I edit or delete a message?
• How do I reply in a thread?
• How do I start a direct message?
• Messaging

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