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How to Reply to an Instagram Message on iPhone

Author: Iqbal | Guide: iPhone |
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If you are wondering how to reply to someone on Instagram then this article is all you need to go through as it will help you to learn how to reply to an Instagram message on your iPhone.

Instagram is a popular social networking app with the feature of sharing photos and videos. It is the most widely used app to connect with people at a distance through messaging or video chatting. Instagram also allows you to create reels, and upload different stories or posts to create engaging content for your audience.

How to Text Back to an Instagram Message on iPhone

Reply to an Instagram Message on iPhone In 5 Easy Steps

Step-1 Open Instagram App: Your first step would be to open Instagram App from the App gallery on your iPhone.

If you don't have the app then you can easily install it on your device by following the below-given steps:

  • Open the App store on your iPhone.
  • Search for Instagram App, It’s the purple-red-orange gradient icon with a white, square, camera on your home screen.
  • Verify your Apple ID to install it on your device.
  • Next Launch the Instagram App. Enter your username and password to access your profile.
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Step-2 Tap the Messages icon: Next tap on the 'messenger' icon at the upper right corner of the screen to open the chat box and look at the messages sent by your friends.

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Step-3 Tap the chat: Your chat box will open up. Now here in the chat box, you can look at the messages your friends have sent you. Open the chat you want to respond to.

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Step-4 Tap-Hold and drag the message to the right: Then, to reply to a specific message sent by your friend, hold and drag the message to the right.

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Step-5 Type a reply and send: Now Type your reply and send it to your friend. You can also add some emoticons by just tapping on the emoticon icon on your keyboard to make it look more fun.

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FAQ

How To Reply To An Instagram Message Using Browser or PC?

If you don't want to install the Instagram app and want to access it through a browser then you can follow the steps given below:

  • Type in www.instagram.com in the browser of your device.
  • Once your Instagram profile has loaded, click the message icon located at the top right corner of the screen.
  • Open the chat box that looks like a 'messenger icon' and select the message you wish to add a response to.
  • Move your mouse to that specific message and tap on the three horizontal dots that appear next to the message.
  • After clicking the three horizontal dots, options would appear. Select 'Reply'.
  • Next, a text box would appear. Type in your reply and click on send button or enter on your keyboard to send the message.

How To Reply To A Specific Message On Instagram Using Android?

Just as simple as it is on iPhone it is the same for Android. You can take a look at the steps below:

  • Open your Instagram account and tap on the “Messenger” icon in the upper right corner of the screen
  • Tap on the chat you want to respond to and slide the message leftwards.
  • Type in your reply to that particular message, and then tap 'Send'. The message you replied to gets attached when you send the new one.

How To Reply in Voice Notes On Instagram?

Just like you can send voice notes on Snapchat, Instagram also allows you to respond to the messages in voice notes instead of typing them.

  • The First step is to install the latest version of Instagram from the play store or app store.
  • Launch the Instagram application and then tap on the message icon.
  • Open up the chat of the person to whom you wish to send the voice message. You can see a microphone icon within the Message bar.
  • Press and hold on to the microphone icon to begin recording your voice message and when you’re done, simply remove your finger away from the microphone icon and the voice message would automatically be sent.
  • In case you decide to not send the voice message then do not release your finger from the microphone icon, instead simply swipe to the left and the voice clip will get deleted.

Why Can't I reply to A Specific Message on Instagram?

If you can't reply to a particular message on Instagram, it's probably because you might be using an older version of it. Now if you want to have this feature then you can easily update your Instagram app from App Store or Play Store. Or you can open Instagram Settings and select Update Messages and tap Update to get the feature.

How to Share An Instagram Post in Direct Message on iPhone?

Along with sharing voice notes, you can also share various posts worth sending Direct messages to your friend on your iPhone. Let's dig a little more into it:

  • Open the Instagram application and go to the post you want to share.
  • Then, Tap on the airplane icon just below the post.
  • And select the person you wish to send the post to. You can also search for their name in the search bar.
  • Add an optional message and finally tap Send.

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