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lauriejf Author

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iMessage text box disappears

Why does my IMessage text box disappear sometimes in mid conversation. I have to close the message and reopen to type. Mostly notice it on my newer I Pad

iPad Pro 12.9-inch Wi-Fi, Cellular

Posted on Mar 24, 2021 3:46 PM

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CarlAVII

Community Specialist

Posted on Mar 25, 2021 5:43 PM

Hi there lauriejf,

Welcome to Apple Support Communities. If you have issues with your Messages app and the text box disappearing when you try to type, there are a few steps you can take to resolve the problem.

First, force close the Messages app, then restart your iPad:

Close an app on your iPhone or iPod touch

See how the text box does for Messages. Have a good day.

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