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By Brooke Nelson Alexander
Updated on Oct. 03, 2024
Once you know the steps, forwarding a text message on your iPhone or Android is fast, easy and convenient
Whether you’re using an iPhone or Android device, learning how to forward a text message is pretty simple, and you might be surprised by how useful it is. It’s particularly handy when you need to send several people the same message, without starting a group chat. For example, maybe your aunt shared plans for her big holiday party, and you want to forward them to a bunch of family members. Or maybe you received a schedule change from a client and need to relay the info to your colleagues. No need to retype everything or screenshot the text—you can just forward the message!
We’ve put together the step-by-step instructions to teach you how to forward a text message on both iPhone and Android devices. For more text-related iPhone hacks, check out how to hide messages on an iPhone, how to retrieve deleted text messages on an iPhone and how to turn off read receipts. Wondering why some of your texts are green or how to schedule a text message? We’ve got the answer to that too!
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One easy way to forward a text on your iPhone is through its text message forwarding system. Yep, every iPhone has one. Here’s how to use this Apple feature:
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You can also forward a text on your iPhone with a tried-and-true method: copying and pasting it into a new message. And it’s so much simpler than highlighting a huge block of text and scrolling down while doing so to make sure you’ve gotten everything. Just follow these steps.
Pro tip: You can also send anonymous texts to protect your personal information and privacy when talking to someone you don’t know well.
If you want to view your messages on other Apple devices like your iPad or Mac, a built-in feature will allow you to forward SMS/MMS messages to multiple devices automatically. Here’s how to turn it on:
FYI, iCloud and cloud storage for Android will also store your entire messages history from all your devices.
Need to know how to forward a text message on an Android phone, instead? We’ve got you covered. Although the method for forwarding texts might vary slightly depending on your phone’s operating system, the basic steps are similar:
Still having trouble forwarding a text? Be aware that with Android phones, you can forward only one text message at a time. If you select multiple messages or an entire conversation, you won’t see a forward option.
Now that you know how to forward a text on iPhones and Androids, learn even more iPhone tricks that will make your life easier, including how to lock apps on an iPhone, screen-record on an iPhone and delete iPhone photos.
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