To forward a text message on an iPhone, follow these steps:
- Open the Messages app and find the conversation with the message you want to forward.
- Tap and hold the specific message until a menu appears.
- Select "More" from the menu.
- Tap the forward arrow icon (a curved arrow) at the bottom right corner.
- Enter the recipient’s phone number or select a contact.
- Edit the message if needed, then tap send to forward it.
You can also select multiple messages to forward by tapping each after choosing "More" before tapping the forward icon
. For automatic forwarding to other Apple devices, you can enable Text Message Forwarding in Settings > Messages > Text Message Forwarding and select devices allowed to send and receive messages from your iPhone
. If you want to set up automatic forwarding to other platforms (like email or Slack), you can use the Shortcuts app with automation and third-party apps like Forward SMS to create custom forwarding rules
. In summary, manual forwarding is quick and easy via the Messages app, while automatic forwarding requires setup in Settings or Shortcuts depending on your needs.