What is Message Archiving?
Message archiving is a feature that allows you to move selected conversations from your main inbox to an archived folder, decluttering your messages while retaining them for future reference. Unlike deleting messages, archiving allows you to effortlessly access and restore these conversations at any time, should the need arise.
How to Archive Individual Messages?
To archive a single message, follow these steps:
Open the Messages app on your iPhone.
Navigate to the conversation you wish to archive.
Swipe left on the conversation to reveal the gray “Archive” option.
Tap “Archive” to move the conversation to the archived folder.
How to Archive Multiple Messages at Once?
To archive multiple messages simultaneously, do the following:
Open the Messages app on your iPhone.
Locate and tap “Edit” in the top-left corner of the screen.
Mark the conversations you want to archive by tapping the circle beside each message.
Tap “Archive” at the bottom-right corner of the screen to move all selected conversations to the archived folder.
How to Access Archived Messages?
Accessing your archived messages is simple:
Open the Messages app on your iPhone.
Swipe down within the conversations list to reveal the search bar.
Type the person’s name or keywords from the archived conversation.
As you start typing, iOS will display suggestions that match your search. Tap on the relevant suggestion to access the archived conversation.
How to Restore Archived Messages?
Restoring your messages is quick and easy:
Open the Messages app on your iPhone.
Swipe down within the conversations list to reveal the search bar.
Type the person’s name or keywords from the archived conversation.
As you start typing, iOS will display suggestions that match your search. Tap on the relevant suggestion to access the archived conversation.
Once the conversation opens, send a new message to the person, and it will automatically be moved back to your main inbox.
Can I Automate Message Archiving?
Unfortunately, the Messages app on iPhone does not provide automated archiving options. However, you can manually archive conversations periodically to keep your inbox organized while ensuring you don’t lose any essential messages.
In conclusion, message archiving is an excellent way to keep your iPhone messaging app clutter-free while preserving important conversations for future reference. Follow the simple steps provided above to archive individual or multiple messages easily. Remember, archiving does not delete your messages but moves them to a separate folder, allowing you to access and restore them at any time. So, start archiving and enjoy the benefits of an organized messaging experience on your iPhone!