How to edit the Messages app drawer on iPhone or iPad – Guide

The Messages app’s application drawer provides users with access to various assets, such as stickers, to enhance their messages. Customizing the app drawer is a great way to make messaging more efficient and enjoyable.

Apple has made it easier to access and organize favorite apps with the introduction of iOS 11. App Store Messaging now allows users to quickly jump to thumbnail versions of their favorite apps, such as selecting a movie schedule, sending their location, paying a friend, making an Apple Music recommendation or attaching stickers. This guide will show you how to make the most of this feature.

Select a person to whom you’d like to send a text.

The new app drawer, located at the bottom of the screen, allows users to quickly access their apps with a single tap or scroll through for more options.

Messaging apps in iOS 11 work similarly to those in iOS 10: the bottom half of the screen displays the app, allowing users to interact with it and send content as an iMessage to the top half. A chevron below the text entry field can be tapped to expand or shrink the app into full-screen mode.

Tap the App Store icon to the left of the text field to make the app drawer appear or disappear. When open, it will be blue; when closed, it will be gray.

Editing the new application drawer in messages

To access the app drawer in Messaging, simply navigate there.

To access additional options, roll the drawer to the right and tap either the ellipses or “More” icon.

Tap the green buttons to select or deselect any installed app in the Messages app drawer.

To add an app to your favorites, tap the green “+” icon on the left side of the screen next to the desired app. Once finished, select “Done”.

Customizing your app drawer allows you to quickly access your favorite apps. Simply tap the blue App Store icon to the left of them for more options. Additionally, many popular apps now offer messaging support, so you can stay connected without downloading a separate app.

Final note

This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to edit the Messages app drawer on iPhone or iPad. If you have any questions, please reach out for help. Don’t forget to share this article with your friends and spread the love!