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Minimize Sidebar in Messages on iPad

How do I minimize the sidebar in Messages on an iPad?

iPad Pro, 12.9-inch, 6th Gen, Wi-Fi

Posted on Jan 12, 2023 11:48 PM

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Posted on Jan 13, 2023 3:12 AM

The Messages App window has two elements - the message list (to the left) and the conversion window (to the right). When referring to the “sidebar”, I presume you refer to the message list.


There are no settings to control the appearance of elements within the Messages App window. The message list cannot be suppressed from view.

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Jan 13, 2023 3:12 AM in response to mundox

The Messages App window has two elements - the message list (to the left) and the conversion window (to the right). When referring to the “sidebar”, I presume you refer to the message list.


There are no settings to control the appearance of elements within the Messages App window. The message list cannot be suppressed from view.

Jan 13, 2023 3:52 AM in response to LotusPilot

The Messages App window has two elements - the message list (to the left) and the conversation window (to the right). When referring to the “sidebar”, I presume you refer to the message list.


There are no settings to control the appearance of elements within the Messages App window. The message list cannot be suppressed from view.

Minimize Sidebar in Messages on iPad

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