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Stickers are always a fun way to communicate via iMessage. Did you know that you can quickly respond to a text in the Messages app with a sticker? Luckily, Apple makes it super easy. Here's how to reply to a text with a sticker!
Why You'll Love This Tip:
- Quickly respond to a text with a sticker.
- Choose which kind of sticker you want to use for the perfect reply.
How to Reply to a Text with a Sticker
System Requirements
This tip was performed with an iPhone 12 running iOS 17.5 or later. Learn how to update to the latest iOS.
There are a lot of fun ways to use stickers in iMessage. Being able to reply to a text directly is a great way to let someone know your thoughts without having to type a message. If you like learning fun ways to use your iPhone, be sure to sign up for our free Tip of the Day!

- Open the Messages app.
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- Go to the message thread that you want to send a sticker reply to.
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- Long press the text you want to reply to.
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- Tap Add Sticker.
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- Tap the Sticker button to view the stickers you've made yourself.
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- Or tap the Emoji button to add an emoji as a sticker.
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- If you scroll through the other buttons at the top, you may find additional stickers that you can add based on the apps you have downloaded to your iPhone.
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And that's how you reply directly to a text with a sticker!







