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Chapter 9 Messages 75
Give a group a name. While viewing the conversation, tap Details, then drag down and enter the
name in the Subject line.
Add someone to a group. 
Leave a group. Tap Details, then tap Leave this Conversation.
Keep it quiet. 
Block unwanted messages. On a contact card, tap Block this Caller. You can see someones
contact card while viewing a message by tapping Details, then tapping . You can also
block callers in Settings > Messages > Blocked. You will not receive voice calls, FaceTime
calls, or text messages from blocked callers. For more information about blocking calls, see
support.apple.com/kb/HT5845.
Manage conversations
Conversations are saved in the Messages list. A blue dot indicates unread messages. Tap a
conversation to view or continue it.
View the Messages list. From a conversation, tap Messages or swipe to the right. With
iPhone 6 Plus, you can also rotate iPhone to landscape orientation to see both the Messages list
and the selected conversation.
Forward a message. Touch and hold a message or attachment, tap More, select additional items
if desired, then tap .
Delete a message. Touch and hold a message or attachment, tap More, select additional items if
desired, then tap .
Delete a conversation. In the Messages list, swipe the conversation to the left, then tap Delete.
Search conversations. 
then enter the text youre looking for. You can also search conversations from the Home screen.
See Spotlight Search on page 32.