How do I turn off message effects?

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How do I turn off message effects?

I don't like the fact that when I click on the up arrow to send a text, the special effects menu sometimes appears. How can I prevent that from happening?

Posted on Aug 18, 2017 4:44 PM

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sberman

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Aug 19, 2017 1:05 PM in response to I. Bruce

I. Bruce wrote:

Is there a way to turn off this feature? It is quite annoying.

Yes, there is a way, but it would be "overkill" ...

Settings > Messages > iMessage = "Off"

This would cause all your messages to be sent as SMS cellular text messages, which never have the special effects options.

This is available if you wish. It's the only option. But hopefully you'll find consciously thinking about using a brief tap would end the issue.

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I. Bruce Author

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Aug 19, 2017 3:56 AM in response to sberman

Thanks for your reply. When I tap the up arrow to send a message, I don't think I hold it down, but just tap it. Sometimes the message just goes, and sometimes the special effects menu comes into view. I will try to be more aware of just tapping the up arrow. Is there a way to turn off this feature? It is quite annoying. Thanks again for your reply.

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sberman

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Aug 19, 2017 3:52 AM in response to I. Bruce

Simply tap the up-arrow when ready to send the message. Do not hold it.

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I. Bruce Author

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Aug 19, 2017 1:39 PM in response to I. Bruce

Thanks so much, sberman. Instead of shutting off iMessage completely, I will be more conscious of my "tap" when sending a message. You're right: the other solution would be overkill.

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sberman

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Aug 19, 2017 2:13 PM in response to I. Bruce

Glad all that helped.

Enjoy your Apple gear!

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