How to select all text in iOS apps?

I am pretty sure the answer is no, but is there a way to select all text 'easily' in ios apps on phones?

Specifically gmail, but any text based app will do.


On android when you highlight text there is a select all option in almost all apps.


itech doesn't seem to be able to work that part out.



Posted on Feb 21, 2026 9:40 AM

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Posted on Feb 21, 2026 9:44 AM

Tap and highlight the text, when the popup appears, tap Select All.



If a keyboard is attached use Command A to select All and Command V to paste.

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