copy part of text message in ios

Is it not possible to copy a few words out of a text or imessage I have received? I only see an option to copy the entire message.

Posted on Sep 15, 2022 5:09 PM

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Posted on Sep 19, 2022 2:37 PM

Hello JCJBW,


You can copy and paste words by completing the steps below which also shows the info listed here: Select, cut, copy, and paste text on iPhone - Apple Support


Select and edit text
1. To select text, do any of the following:
• Select a word: Double-tap with one finger.
• Select a paragraph: Triple-tap with one finger.
• Select a block of text: Double-tap and hold the first word in the block, then drag to the last word.
2. After selecting the text you want to revise, you can type, or tap the selection to see editing options:
• Cut: Tap Cut or pinch closed with three fingers two times.
• Copy: Tap Copy or pinch closed with three fingers.
• Paste: Tap Paste or pinch open with three fingers.
• Select All: Select all the text in the document.
• Replace: View suggested replacement text, or have Siri suggest alternative text.
• Format: Format the selected text.
the Forward button: View more options.
A sample email message with some of the text selected. Above the selection are the Cut, Copy, Paste, and Replace buttons. The selected text is highlighted, with handles at either end.

Best regards

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Sep 19, 2022 2:37 PM in response to JCJBW

Hello JCJBW,


You can copy and paste words by completing the steps below which also shows the info listed here: Select, cut, copy, and paste text on iPhone - Apple Support


Select and edit text
1. To select text, do any of the following:
• Select a word: Double-tap with one finger.
• Select a paragraph: Triple-tap with one finger.
• Select a block of text: Double-tap and hold the first word in the block, then drag to the last word.
2. After selecting the text you want to revise, you can type, or tap the selection to see editing options:
• Cut: Tap Cut or pinch closed with three fingers two times.
• Copy: Tap Copy or pinch closed with three fingers.
• Paste: Tap Paste or pinch open with three fingers.
• Select All: Select all the text in the document.
• Replace: View suggested replacement text, or have Siri suggest alternative text.
• Format: Format the selected text.
the Forward button: View more options.
A sample email message with some of the text selected. Above the selection are the Cut, Copy, Paste, and Replace buttons. The selected text is highlighted, with handles at either end.

Best regards

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