Searching within text messages on your iPhone or iPad can be a useful way to quickly find important information, such as a phone number or address. Here’s how to search within text messages on your iPhone or iPad:
- Open the Messages app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Swipe down from the top of the screen to reveal the search bar.
- Type in the keyword or phrase you want to search for. The search bar will show you any relevant conversations, contacts, or messages.
- Tap on the conversation or message you want to search within.
- Once you’re in the conversation, swipe down from the top of the screen to reveal the search bar within the conversation.
- Type in the keyword or phrase you want to search for within the conversation.
- The Messages app will show you any messages that contain the keyword or phrase you searched for within that conversation. You can tap on each message to see the full text.
If you’re searching for a specific person’s messages, you can also filter the search results by contact name. Here’s how:
- In the search bar, type in the name of the person you want to search for.
- Tap on their name from the suggested contacts that appear.
- The Messages app will show you all the conversations you’ve had with that person.
- Follow the steps above to search within the conversation for the keyword or phrase you’re looking for.
Searching within text messages on your iPhone or iPad is a quick and easy way to find important information. By following these simple steps, you’ll be able to search your messages with ease and find what you need in no time.