how to forward text message to email address

Using an iphone 6+, how do I forward an existing text message to an email address?

iPhone 6 Plus, iOS 8.1

Posted on Aug 21, 2015 9:56 AM

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Posted on Aug 21, 2015 10:03 AM

You can't directly email from within the messaging app. If you tap and hold on a text you can then copy it, switch to the email app and then paste it into an email to send.

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PTKLamar

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Oct 7, 2017 12:32 AM in response to digital-moose

Simply tap and hold the text message, click more, then the forward arrow then type in your forwarding email address.

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