# Message Actions

### **How to reply to a message**

*Want to reply? Drop it right in the thread.*

1. Press and hold for a few seconds on a message you wish to reply to.
2. A pop up will appear.

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3. Tap or click ‘Reply’, type your message and click send.

### **How to d**elete a message

*Thinking of deleting a message? Remember, only your messages can be removed.*

1. Press and hold for a few seconds on your own message you wish to delete.
2. A pop up will appear.

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1. Tap or click ‘Delete’ and your message will be instantly deleted.
2. A message will be left showing *“ 🗑️ This message was deleted”* which all users will be able to see.

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### How to copy a message

*Want to copy that message? Easy-peasy!*

1. Press and hold for a few seconds on the message you wish to copy.
2. A pop up will appear.

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1. Tap or click ‘Copy Text’.
2. **Mobile:** Tap inside the composer box and tap ‘Paste’ and click send. **Web:** Click inside the composer box and either: Right click the keypad and click ‘Paste’ or for MAC click Command (⌘) + V or for PC click Control + V and hit send.


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