Group texting is an easy way to communicate with friends, colleagues, or family members. It is a convenient way to send a message or plan an event with multiple people at once. However, it can be confusing when you have multiple group texts, and some may have the same or similar participants. That’s where naming your group text comes in. Naming your group text can help you organize your messages and make them easier to find. In this blog, we will discuss how to name a group text on an iPhone 13.
Video Tutorial:
What’s Needed:
To name a group text on an iPhone 13, you will need:
1. An iPhone 13
2. A group text message that you want to name
3. An iPhone contact list with the people you want to include in the group text
Method 1: Naming a Group Text from Messages App
This method allows you to name a group text directly from the Messages app.
Step 1: Open the Messages app on your iPhone 13
Step 2: Go to the group text that you want to name
Step 3: Tap on the “i” icon located at the top right corner of the screen
Step 4: Tap on “Name and Photo”
Step 5: Enter the name of the group text in the “Enter a Group Name” field
Step 6: Tap on “Done” located at the top right corner of the screen
Step 7: Verify that you want to name the group text. Then, tap on “OK” located at the bottom of the screen.
Method 2: Naming a Group Text from Contacts App
This method allows you to name a group text from the Contacts app.
Step 1: Open the Contacts app on your iPhone 13
Step 2: Go to the “Groups” tab
Step 3: Tap on “New Group” located at the bottom of the screen
Step 4: Enter the name of the group text in the “Enter a Group Name” field
Step 5: Tap on “Save” located at the top right corner of the screen
Step 6: Tap on “Select Contacts”
Step 7: Select the contacts that you want to include in the group text
Step 8: Tap on “Done” located at the top right corner of the screen
Step 9: Open the Messages app
Step 10: Tap on “New Message”
Step 11: Type the name of the group text in the “To” field
Step 12: Type the message that you want to send
Step 13: Tap on “Send”
Method 3: Naming a Group Text from Settings App
This method allows you to name a group text from the Settings app.
Step 1: Open the Settings app on your iPhone 13
Step 2: Tap on “Messages”
Step 3: Tap on “Share Name and Photo”
Step 4: Tap on “Customize Name and Photo”
Step 5: Enter the name of the group text in the “Name” field
Step 6: Tap on “Save” located at the top right corner of the screen
Step 7: Open the Messages app
Step 8: Go to the group text that you want to name
Step 9: Tap on the “i” icon located at the top right corner of the screen
Step 10: Tap on “Name and Photo”
Step 11: Verify that you want to name the group text. Then, tap on “OK” located at the bottom of the screen.
Why Can’t I?
1. You may not be able to name a group text if you are not the one who created it. Only the creator of the group text can name it.
2. If you are not able to see the “Name and Photo” option in the group text settings, it may be because your contacts have not added a profile picture. You can ask them to add a profile picture to enable the “Name and Photo” option.
3. If you are having trouble naming a group text, try restarting your iPhone and trying again. If the problem persists, check for iPhone updates and make sure your iPhone is updated to the latest software version.
Suggestions:
1. Keep the group text name short and sweet. A long group text name can be difficult to see on the screen, and it can also make it challenging to find the group text.
2. Use a name that is easy to remember and that describes the purpose of the group text. For example, if it is a group text for your family, name it “Family Group Text.”
3. If you have multiple group texts with similar participants, use a naming convention to differentiate between them. For example, “Family Group Text” and “Family Reunion Group Text.”
FAQs:
Q: Can I change the name of a group text after I’ve created it?
A: Yes, you can change the name of a group text after you’ve created it. Simply follow the steps in one of the methods listed above to change the group text name.
Q: Can I name a group text with people who are not in my iPhone contacts?
A: No, you cannot name a group text with people who are not in your iPhone contacts. You will need to add them to your contact list first.
Q: Can I use emojis in the group text name?
A: Yes, you can use emojis in the group text name. To add an emoji, tap on the emoji keyboard icon located at the bottom left corner of the keyboard in the “Enter a Group Name” field.
Q: Can everyone in the group text see the group text name?
A: Yes, everyone in the group text can see the group text name.
