How to Tapback on Apple Messages from a Computer
Make sure your Messages app is all set up to work on your computer., Open Messages. , Locate the message you want to react to. , Hit Ctrl and click the message., Select Tapback from the menu., Pick your reaction.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Make sure your Messages app is all set up to work on your computer.
If you don't have that working yet, you just need to activate iMessages on your desktop or laptop. -
Step 2: Open Messages.
,, If you're using a laptop, you can use two fingers on the touchpad at once to "right-click." If you have a mouse with two buttons, you can also right-click directly on it. , You'll see a reaction menu pop up. , You'll have a choice between a heart, thumbs up, thumbs down, "Ha Ha," exclamation points, or question mark.
As soon as you pick it, it'll send that reaction to your recipient.
There's no need to hit send or click anything else. -
Step 3: Locate the message you want to react to.
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Step 4: Hit Ctrl and click the message.
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Step 5: Select Tapback from the menu.
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Step 6: Pick your reaction.
Detailed Guide
If you don't have that working yet, you just need to activate iMessages on your desktop or laptop.
,, If you're using a laptop, you can use two fingers on the touchpad at once to "right-click." If you have a mouse with two buttons, you can also right-click directly on it. , You'll see a reaction menu pop up. , You'll have a choice between a heart, thumbs up, thumbs down, "Ha Ha," exclamation points, or question mark.
As soon as you pick it, it'll send that reaction to your recipient.
There's no need to hit send or click anything else.
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