How to Quick Reply on Facebook Messenger

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This wikiHow teaches you how to reply to messages you receive on Messenger using the Quick Reply feature without opening the app.

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Replying on iPhone or iPad

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    When you're automatically logged into Messenger on your device and you receive a message, a pop-up notification will appear at the top of your screen. You will see the message and the sender's name in this pop-up. Swiping down on the pop-up notification will show you the full message, and give you options to Reply , Like , Mute , or View Message . [1]
    • If your phone is locked, you will receive a notification on your Lock Screen, but you can't swipe down on the notification. If this is the case, swipe right on the notification on your Lock Screen to open Messenger and reply.
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    Your keyboard will appear, and you will begin typing. [2]
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    This is the blue button to the right of your message. Tapping on it will send your reply to your friend.
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Replying on Android

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    When you're automatically logged into Messenger on your device and you receive a message, you will receive a message notification on your notifications menu. Swipe down from the top of your screen to see your latest notifications. [3]
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    You will see an option to Reply .
    • If your phone is locked, you will receive a notification on your Lock Screen. Swipe down on this notification to see the Reply option.
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    Your keyboard will appear and you will begin typing your response. [4]
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    This button will look like a tiny paper plane icon. Tapping on it will send your reply to your friend.
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    Just click into the text space at the bottom of the message, type your reply, and hit Enter.
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      • The Quick Reply feature is not available on older versions of Android than Android 7.0 Nougat. In older software, you will see a Like button instead of Reply.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.iphonetricks.org/facebook-messenger-for-ios-adds-quick-reply-feature/
      2. ↑ https://www.iphonetricks.org/facebook-messenger-for-ios-adds-quick-reply-feature/
      3. ↑ https://www.samsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/what-is-the-notification-panel-and-how-do-i-use-it-on-my-samsung-galaxy-tab-4/
      4. ↑ https://www.samsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/what-is-the-notification-panel-and-how-do-i-use-it-on-my-samsung-galaxy-tab-4/

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