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iMessage text box disappears

Why does my IMessage text box disappear sometimes in mid conversation. I have to close the message and reopen to type. Mostly notice it on my newer I Pad

iPad Pro 12.9-inch Wi-Fi, Cellular

Posted on Mar 24, 2021 3:46 PM

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Posted on Mar 25, 2021 5:43 PM

Hi there lauriejf,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities. If you have issues with your Messages app and the text box disappearing when you try to type, there are a few steps you can take to resolve the problem.


First, force close the Messages app, then restart your iPad:


Close an app on your iPhone or iPod touch


See how the text box does for Messages. Have a good day.

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Mar 25, 2021 5:43 PM in response to lauriejf

Hi there lauriejf,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities. If you have issues with your Messages app and the text box disappearing when you try to type, there are a few steps you can take to resolve the problem.


First, force close the Messages app, then restart your iPad:


Close an app on your iPhone or iPod touch


See how the text box does for Messages. Have a good day.

iMessage text box disappears

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