How to delete a long text message quickly on my iPhone?

Let’s say I’m texting a long message and then decide I don’t want to send this message. Other than using the X option to delete it word by word is there a faster way of deleting the whole message with one stroke. Thanks, everyone.


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iPhone 6, iOS 12

Posted on Mar 1, 2024 7:22 PM

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Posted on Mar 1, 2024 7:39 PM

Yes there is a faster option. TOUCH and HOLD on any portion of the typed text, briefly, and then RELEASE. This will display a sub-menu with the option to SELECT ALL. Tap on SELECT ALL and then tap on the DELETE key.


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