There are a lot of different iPhone settings. Luckily, there's a way to search for any iPhone setting with your iPhone Settings Search bar. This is super useful when looking for settings for a particular app or feature, but you aren't sure exactly where to find them.

Why You'll Love This Tip:

• Easily locate settings options without having to scroll through the whole iPhone Settings menu.
• Quickly find settings and preferences you're unfamiliar with instead of clicking hopelessly.

How to Search Settings on iPhone

This tip for searching the iPhone Settings menu is a great way to access settings you tend to change frequently. The iPhone Settings Search bar is also the easy way to locate settings when you're unsure where they are located.

For instance, I wanted to set my phone to Dark mode permanently, but I wasn't sure if that was located under Display, Focus, or Accessibility. Using the Settings search bar bypasses the need to know exactly where everything is. Here's how to search an iPhone Settings menu:

1. Tap your iPhone Settings icon to open.
   
   
2. Swipe down slightly from the middle of the page to reveal the iPhone Settings Search bar.
   
   
3. If you want to search for a particular app's settings, tap the Search bar.
   
   
4. Type in the name of an app.
   
   
5. Tap the app when it appears to access its settings.
   
   
6. If you want to search for a particular iPhone setting, but are unsure where it's located, type in the name of the setting. In this case, Accessibility, and all Accessibility settings appear underneath. 
   
   
7. Tap one of the Search results, and you'll be taken to the appropriate settings!
   
   

Isn't that so convenient? Now you know how to find the iPhone Settings Search bar and find that particular iPhone setting you've been looking for. Give it a try the next time you're looking for specific app settings, and more! Next, learn how to search your entire iPhone using Spotlight Search. If you like tips like this about using your iPhone, be sure to sign up for our free Tip of the Day!

Have you ever wondered how to turn off iMessage on a Mac? The first time I received an iMessage on my computer, I immediately began looking for a way to disable the feature. My iPhone tends to be right next to me anyway, so broadcasting my text messages on a Mac is definitely something I wanted to deactivate. Luckily, you can stop iMessages from popping up by simply turning off messages on your Mac. It’s actually incredibly easy to do. We've already shown you how to enable iMessages on an iPhone, iPad, and Mac, how to turn off read receipts, and how to fix an iMessage waiting for activation error; here’s how to deactivate and get rid of messages on your Mac.

Related: How to Search Message Conversations on iPhone: iMessage, Facebook, and Whatsapp

How to Turn Off & Deactivate iMessages on a Mac in 5 Easy Steps

iMessages on the Mac is part of the Apple ecosystem that allows you to connect all your devices with your Apple ID. When you’re logged in, you receive iMessages on your computer. Your computer uses your internet connection to receive the messages you would otherwise get on your iPhone. It’s a cool feature if you want to use it. But if you’re like me, you just want to stop messages from popping up on your Mac. To turn off iMessages on your Mac, you'll first need to open the Messages app on your computer.

1. Look for the App Folder on your Dock and click it.
   
   
    
2. You'll see all the apps on your Mac, open Messages.
   
   
    
3. Click Messages in the top bar and select Preferences.
   
   
    
4. Select iMessage from the menu bar, then choose Settings. 
5. Below that, you'll see your Apple ID and a few other options. Uncheck Enable this account or click Sign Out.
   
   
    

Your Mac will ask if you're sure you want to sign out, then ask for your Apple ID and password to sign out fully; that’s all it takes to stop getting messages on your Mac! As an added bonus, you can also learn how to change the cursor on your Mac to make it easier to find on the screen. 

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