I would like to answer a question but cannot
I would like to answer a question but cannot. The option is not available.
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I would like to answer a question but cannot. The option is not available.
If it is grayed out, the post likely has this banner or something similar indicating it is locked for inactivity:
Spend your desire to help in newer threads. In the two decades I've been here, I've seen very few times where a poster thought to check for answers months after posting.
Al Babusis wrote:
I would like to answer a question but cannot. The option is not available.
Is there no "Reply" button below the post?
It is grayed out. I have gone through a variety of "help" screens to no avail. I am logged into the apple system.
It appears you answered my question.
The thread in which you are not able to reply is likely an old thread that has been locked by the community moderators.
I would like to answer a question but cannot