What Are Emphasized Reactions and How to Use Them on iPhone

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Reaction Types and What They Mean

How to Emphasize a Message on iPhone

When emphasizing a message in iMessage, a certain set of message reactions or Tapbacks are available for the users. Tapping on any of these will emphasize the message. Here’s how to do it.

Note: On certain Android devices, the tapbacks appear as reactions to the same message. However, they can also appear as messages in the chat window for certain users.

Step 1:OpeniMessageand tap on anexisting conversation.

Step 2:Long-press on themessageyou wish to emphasize and choose the relevantTapback.

Once you’ve tapped on the relevant Tapback, it will also be reflected in the sender’s chat window.

How to Edit or Delete an Emphasized Reaction

If you’ve changed your mind and wish to change or delete the previously sent Tapback, edit or delete it entirely. This will be reflected in the chat window. Here’s how.

Step 1:OpeniMessageand go to the relevant chat. Then, tap on your previously sentTapback.

Step 2:Change the emoji reaction by tapping onanother option. This will change the Tapback.

Step 3:Or, if you wish to delete the Tapback, tap on theTapbackandtap on it againfrom the menu.

This will delete the Tapback reaction from the sender’s text.

Tip:You can also check our other article detailing all the ways touse reactions on Android.

How to Check Emphasized Reactions on Any Message on iPhone

You can also see who has sent the emphasized reaction to your or other’s messages. This can be helpful if you’re in a group chat and have multiple people emphasizing different messages. Follow the below steps.

Step 1:OpeniMessageand tap on therelevant group.

Step 2:Tap on theemphasized Tapbackson your message. Then, check the space above the message.

Step 3:Now, tap on thereaction to a messagesent by someone else. Again, check the space above the message to see who has emphasized it.

This will show you who has reacted to the message on your iPhone. However, if this is not working, check our explainer onmessage reactions not working for iMessage on iPhone.

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Last updated on 10 April, 2024

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