Up arrow in Messages

Tapping on the up arrow in the text writing bubble above the keyboard didn't do anything on my phone. According to Tips, it's supposed to offer a list of things, such as Invisible ink so one could hide a text. I have no idea what other options are there as it isn't working for me.

iPhone 5s, iOS 10.0.2

Posted on Oct 10, 2016 12:09 PM

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Oct 11, 2016 9:35 AM in response to schoodle

Greetings schoodle,

I understand that you're unable to get the bubble effects working in the Messages app on your iPhone 5s. I'd be glad to offer you some assistance with this!

Instead of tapping on the up arrow like you described, you'll need to touch and hold to preview the bubble effects. Take a look at the following information that goes over how to use these effects:

Animate messages

With iMessage, you can animate a single message with a bubble effect or fill the entire message screen with a full-screen effect. You can even send a personal message with invisible ink.

Use a bubble effect. After you type a message, press User uploaded file (touch and hold User uploaded file on devices without 3D Touch). Tap the choices to preview different bubble effects. Tap User uploaded fileto send.

User uploaded file

Tip: Want to send a personal message? When you use invisible ink, the message remains blurred until the recipient swipes to reveal it.

Use a full-screen effect. After you type a message, press User uploaded file (touch and hold User uploaded file on devices without 3D Touch), then tap Screen. Swipe left or right to preview different screen effects. Tap User uploaded file to send.

User uploaded file

iMessage automatically uses the following screen effects for specific text strings:

  • Balloons for “Happy birthday”

  • Confetti for “Congratulations”

  • Fireworks for “Happy New Year”


Animate messages - iPhone
Cheers!

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