For one specific contact, I cannot type messages

Since I upgraded my OS to Big Sur, in Messages there is not a place to type for one specific contact. I can text others just as always, but for one specific contact, I cannot.

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.14

Posted on Feb 12, 2021 11:22 AM

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SnickZ.

Community Specialist

Feb 15, 2021 10:22 AM in response to wde1999

Hello wde1999,

We understand that you're having trouble sending messages to a specific contact. We'd be happy to assist!

Are you able to message this particular contact using other Apple devices?

Can you open a new message to this contact? If so, does it send as expected?

Does this person use an Apple device, or is this a SMS message?

Cheers!

wde1999 Author

Level 1

8 points

Feb 15, 2021 12:36 PM in response to SnickZ.

Hi - I deleted the conversation and created a new message and it worked. Thanks.

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