Message icon disappeared

Message icon on the dock has disappeared. How do I retrieve it so I can read my text messages? I have a MacMini.

Mac mini, macOS 10.13

Posted on Dec 3, 2023 11:39 PM

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BDAqua

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Posted on Dec 4, 2023 12:19 AM

Open Applications folder, then drag the Messages icon to the Dock. :)

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BDAqua

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Dec 4, 2023 12:19 AM in response to 37Harrington

Open Applications folder, then drag the Messages icon to the Dock. :)

BDAqua

Level 10

250,259 points

Dec 4, 2023 2:41 AM in response to 37Harrington

Look in the trash, or Search for...

messages

37Harrington Author

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Dec 4, 2023 12:23 AM in response to BDAqua

There is no message icon.

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