One of the best parts of iMessage is the ability to react to people's messages. But when you're in a group chat, it can be difficult to keep up with who reacted to what. Luckily, it's super simple to figure out. Here's how to see who reacted to your message and what they reacted to.

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How to View iMessage Reactions on iPhone

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This tip was performed on an iPhone 16 Pro running iOS 18.2 or later. Learn how to update to the latest iOS.

Have you wondered what it means when your text is emphasized or what that question mark at the top of your text means? These are reactions, and there's a simple way to find out who in the group chat reacted to a message. If you like learning about your iPhone, sign up for our free Tip of the Day!

In the Messages app, tap the group message.
Find the message with a few reactions and tap the message.
You will see the contacts that reacted and their reactions listed at the top.
If there are multiple contacts making the same reaction, tap the reaction again to see the names.
Tap anywhere on the screen to exit back to the message.