How to Add a Subject Field to iPhone Messages

Written by Jack Lloyd

10 second version:
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap Messages.
3. Tap the grey "Show Subject Field" switch.

1
Open the Settings app.
2
Tap Messages.

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3
Tap the grey "Show Subject Field" switch.
4
Exit the Settings app. Your iMessages will now have an additional field for subjects.

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1
Open the Messages app.
2
Tap a conversation. If you're already in a conversation, you can tap < in the top left corner of the message to return to your Messages menu.
- You can also tap the pen-and-pad icon in the top right of the screen to choose a new recipient for a new message.
3
Tap the "Subject" field. This should be a new field directly above the traditional "iMessage" field.
4
Type in your subject text.
5
Tap the "iMessage" field.
6
Type in your iMessage text.
7
Tap the blue arrow. Doing so will send your message, subject text and all.

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