Deleting selected text

I can no longer delete an individual text message on my iphone, When I hold down on message, then choose More. Even if I select only one message, if I hit the trash can, it deletes my whole thread. I only get Delete All at top left, no option to delete selected text. I lose everything. My software is up to date.

Posted on Jul 3, 2021 2:00 PM

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Jul 4, 2021 12:37 AM in response to Quill2019

Watch the GIF below which is self-explanatory.

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