Unable to delete individual messages

Hello Mom341,

It sounds as though you're wanting to delete only certain messages from within a message thread. You're on the right track for doing so by pressing and holding on a message, and tapping More. On the next screen that appears you will want to make sure you see a blue bubble to the left of the message you're wanting to delete. If the message isn't selected by showing the blue bubble the trash can towards the bottom left won't become available as a tappable option.

Use Messages on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Have a wonderful week.

Open the Messages App

See the Edit button at the top left

Tap it

Tap Select Messages

A little circle appears next to each message

Tap the circle of any message you want to delete

Tap Delete in bottom right hand corner

Conversely - On the message list

Slide from the right hand side of the message and tap the Red Trash Can