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Apple has updated its Messages app in macOS Sonoma with such features as new search filters, a catch-up arrow, a new way to share and view locations, and a new stickers drawer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Combining search filters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can now find a message you\u2019re looking for faster by combining search filters to narrow your search. For example, you can search for the name of a friend who sent a file and then select either Photos, Links, or Documents to access all the related files and messages directly from the search results. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b0 Launch Messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b0 Click on the Search bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b0 Type, for example, the name of your friend. Once the name appears hit the return key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b0 Click the down arrow button again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll now be able to see and access Links, Photos, Locations, and Documents shared by your friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Access
Access Links, Photos, Locations, Documents<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Accessing the stickers drawer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The new stickers drawer lets you access your Live Stickers and Memoji all in one place. Your stickers sync with iCloud so they are available on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices. Here\u2019s how to access the stickers drawer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b0 Launch Messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b0 Search or open a chat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b0 Click on the App<\/strong>s icon (you can find it beside the text box).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b0 Click on Stickers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Apps
Apps > Stickers<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u00b0 You\u2019ll see any stickers that you\u2019ve saved. And if you\u2019ve created Live Stickers with your iPhone, click on the Live Stickers <\/strong>tab to access them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location sharing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can share your location or request a friend\u2019s location from the plus button. When someone shares a location with you, view it directly within your conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You and your recipients need to be signed in to iCloud to share locations. Additionally, you need to have Location Services turned on for Messages. Good? Okay, then here\u2019s how to share your location<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b0 Launch Messages and choose a conversation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b0 Click the Details button (a lower case \u201ci\u201d in a circle) in the top-right corner, then do one of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Send your location one time: <\/em>Click Send My Current Location.
    A map appears in the transcript showing your current location. If you change locations, the map doesn\u2019t update.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
    \"Share
    Share my Location<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    1. Share your location for an ongoing period of time: <\/em>Click Share My Location, then choose the amount of time to share it in the current conversation. For example, you could share your location until the end of the day, and that person can view your active location<\/a> during that time period.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      To stop sharing your location, repeat the process, then click Stop Sharing My Location<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      To view someone\u2019s location:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      \u00b0 Launch Messages and choose a conversation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u00b0 Click the Details button (a lower case \u201ci\u201d in a circle).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \"Maps
      Maps app (image courtesy of Apple)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n


      \u00b0 A map appears when a person shares their location; you may need to scroll to see it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u00b0 Click the pin on the map to open the Maps app and check traffic conditions, transit information, and other details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      That catch-up arrow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      That catch-up arrow that I previously mentioned lets you jump to the first message you haven\u2019t seen in a conversation. And now you can swipe to the right on any message to reply.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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