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You can add multiple recipients to start a group
conversation; just type more than one person’s
name or number in the To field of a new message. When
group messaging, the name of the sender appears
above each message so you can see who said what.1
Open a message, tap the icon pic at the top, and then
tap ‘i’ to access the details screen. You’re shown the
person’s name, some location options, and images and
attachments recently sent to you by that person. You can
turn alerts and receipts on or off here too.2
In a group conversation, you can access unique
controls by tapping the People icon at the top of the
screen, then tapping ‘i’. Add a name for the group, add
contacts, and turn on Do Not Disturb to mute notifications.
At the bottom of the screen is an option to leave the group.2
Tap the person’s name for their contact details; you
can start a phone or FaceTime call from here. Tap
Send My Current Location to show them where you are by
sending a link to your whereabouts on the Maps app, or
Share My Location to send it for a specified time.Group Messages
The Details Window
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On the Messages screen, tap the Three-dots icon at
the top for a pop-up. The options offered are:
Manage Messages List, which allows you to delete
unwanted messages several at a time, and Edit Name and
Photo, where you can set up a profile. Tap this option.2
On the next screen, you can choose a picture for
yourself, this can be a photo, a memoji, or simply
your initials. You can also set your display name. After
setting a couple more options, this pic and name are used
for your outgoing messages.Messages Profiles.
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