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Tap and hold the message, then tap Reply. Enter your response and tap Send

  • Alternatively, swipe right on the message to reply.

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Hover over the message, then click Menu > Reply. Enter your response and click Send ( or ).

To reply privately to someone who sent a message in a group, hover over the message, then click Menu > Reply privately.

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