Reply to a Message
Prerequisites
Stable Internet : A stable internet connection is required to send and receive replies instantly.
How to Reply to a Message
Replying to a specific message keeps your conversations organized and easy to follow. This allows you to reply publicly in groups or privately to the message sender.
Android
iOS
Web
Android
- Touch and hold a message you want to reply to.
- Tap Reply from the menu that appears.
- Type your reply in the message bar or add media files.
- Tap the
send icon.
- Alternatively, you can swipe right on any message to reply instantly.
- While writing a reply, tap the x icon to cancel the reply action.
iOS
- Touch and hold a message you want to reply to.
- Tap Reply from the menu that appears.
- Type your reply in the message bar or add media files.
- Tap the
send icon.
- Alternatively, you can swipe right on any message to reply instantly.
- While writing a reply, tap the x icon to cancel the reply action.
Web
- Place your cursor on top of the message you want to reply to.
- Click the
reply icon that appears next to the message.
- Type your reply in the message bar or add media files.
- Press Enter or click the
send icon.
- While writing a reply, click the x icon to cancel the reply action.
How to Reply Privately
In groups, use Reply Privately to respond directly to the sender in a private chat.
Android
iOS
Web
Android
- Touch and hold a message in a group chat that you want to reply to privately.
- Tap Reply Privately from the menu.
- Individual chat screen with the sender will open.
- Type your reply in the message bar or add media files.
- Tap the
send icon.
- While writing a reply, tap the x icon to cancel the reply action.
iOS
- Touch and hold a message in a group chat that you want to reply to privately.
- Tap Reply Privately from the menu.
- Individual chat screen with the sender will open.
- Type your reply in the message bar or add media files.
- Tap the
send icon.
- While writing a reply, tap the x icon to cancel the reply action.
Web
- Place your cursor on top of a message in a group chat that you want to reply to privately.
- Click the ⋯ more menu icon that appears next to the message.
- Click Reply Privately.
- Individual chat screen with the sender will open.
- Type your reply in the message bar or add media files.
- Press Enter or click the
send icon.
- While writing a reply, click the x icon to cancel the reply action.
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