How to search for specific messages on an iPhone using the search bar in Messages
How to search for specific messages on an iPhone using the search bar in Messages
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1. Launch the Messages app from your iPhone's home screen.
2. To access the search bar, swipe down. It'll be above your most recent message.
3. Type the phrase, word, or number you're looking for in the search bar.
4. As you type, messages containing what you've typed will appear on the screen.
5. Next, tap on the message thread containing the phrase you're looking for. It will then jump to that conversation and highlight the exact message containing the words/phrases you typed.
How to search for specific messages on an iPhone using Spotlight
How to search for specific messages on an iPhone using Spotlight
1. From your iPhone's home screen, whether unlocked or not, swipe right or down.
2. At the top, find the Spotlight search bar and tap it.
3. Begin typing the phrase you are looking for. Items will begin to populate in the menu below.
4. Once you've finished typing, under the sub-menu "Messages," find the message you're looking for.
5. Once you've selected the message, your Messages app will open, and the conversation will jump to the exact message that the phrase you typed was used.
6. You may also use the Spotlight search to look for an app, emails, or even something in your browser.
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