How to Reply to a Specific Message on Facebook Messenger

Sometimes, you want to reply to a specific message in a chat, especially in a busy group conversation. Facebook Messenger makes it easy to do just that. In this guide, I’ll show you how to reply to a specific message, whether you're using the Messenger app on your phone, Messenger.com, or Facebook on your computer.

Let’s get started!

How to Reply to a Specific Message on Facebook Messenger (Android Device)

1. Open the Messenger app. Launch the Messenger app on your Android device.
2. Select a group or individual chat. Tap on the chat where you want to reply. This could be a group conversation or a private message.
3. Long-press the message you want to reply to. Find the specific message you’d like to respond to and press and hold it.
4. Hit the “Reply” button. After long-pressing the message, you’ll see the “Reply” option at the bottom left of your screen. Tap on it.
5. Type your response and send it. Now, type your message in the compose box and hit the Send button.

That’s it! Your reply will now be linked to the specific message you chose. The person receiving it will see which message you are replying to.

How to Reply to a Specific Message on Facebook Messenger (iPhone)

1. Open the Messenger app on your iPhone. Launch the Messenger app on your iPhone.
2. Select a group or individual chat. Open the conversation that contains the message you want to reply to.
3. Long-press the message you want to quote. Tap and hold the specific message you want to respond to.
4. Tap the “Reply” option. After holding the message, you’ll see options like Reply, Forward, and Unsend. Tap Reply.
5. Type your response and send it. Type your reply in the compose box, then hit Send.

That’s it! Your reply will be attached to the message you chose, making it easier for everyone to follow the conversation.

Additional Tips for iPhone Users

1. Swipe to reply: If you prefer a quicker way to reply, you can swipe to the right on a received message or swipe to the left on a sent message. This will bring up the reply options. Once you select "Reply," continue as normal.
2. Quoted messages: You can reply to any message in the chat, whether it’s your own or someone else’s. This includes both text and media (photos, videos, etc.).

How to Reply to a Specific Message on Messenger.com, Messenger App, or Facebook (Desktop)

If you’re using a computer, the process is similar but optimized for the larger screen. Here’s how you do it:

1. Open Messenger on your computer. You can do this by opening the Messenger app on your desktop or by visiting Messenger.com or Facebook on your browser.
2. Select a chat. Choose the group or individual conversation to which you want to reply.
3. Find the message you want to quote. Scroll through the conversation and locate the specific message you want to reply to. This can be any message, whether it’s yours or someone else’s.
4. Hover over the message and click “Reply.” Once you hover your mouse over the message, you’ll see the Reply icon appear. Click on it.
5. Type your response and hit Send. Once you’ve clicked Reply, type your response and click Send.

That’s it! Your reply will now be attached to the original message you selected.

Alternate Method for the Messenger App (Desktop)

There’s also an alternate way to reply on the Messenger app for desktop:

1. Double-click on the message you want to reply to. If it's a received message, double-click on the right side of it; if it’s a sent message, double-click on the left side.
2. Type your response and send it. After double-clicking, type your reply and hit Send.

Additional Tips for Everyone

• How to cancel a quoted message: If you decide not to send your reply, you can cancel it by tapping the X in the quoted message preview.
• View the original message: Tapping the quoted message will take you directly to the message you replied to, so you can easily reference it again.

Final Thoughts

Replying to specific messages on Facebook Messenger is a useful feature for keeping conversations organized, especially in group chats. Whether you're using your phone or a computer, it’s quick and easy to quote and respond to individual messages. With these steps, you’ll be able to engage in more focused and meaningful conversations.

Thanks for reading, and happy chatting!