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 field, 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 notifications 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 won’t 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.
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 from right to left, then tap Delete.
Search conversations. In the Messages list, tap the top of the screen to display the search field, then enter the text you’re looking for. You can also search conversations from the Home screen. See Spotlight Search on page 32.
Share photos, videos, your location, and more
You can send photos, videos, locations, contact info, and voice memos. The size limit of attachments is determined by your service
Quickly take and send a photo or video. Touch and hold 
. Then slide to 
or 
to take a photo or video. Photos are sent immediately. Tap 
to preview your video. To send your Video Message, tap 
.
To save space, Video Messages that you receive are deleted automatically two minutes after you view them, unless you tap Keep. To keep them automatically, go to Settings > Messages > Expire (under Video Messages), then tap Never.
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