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How to Indent Text or Decrease Quote Level in iPhone Mail

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By Heinz Tschabitscher Heinz Tschabitscher Writer University of Vienna A former freelance contributor who has reviewed hundreds of email programs and services since 1997. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on June 23, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email iPhone & iOS Switching from Android

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At bottom of email, tap arrow > Forward. Fill in recipient's name and add message, if needed.Next, double-click a word in a line or section > drag the handles to expand the selection.In pop-up menu, tap arrow > choose Quote Level. Tap Increase to indent text; tap Decrease to remove text. This article explains how to increase or decrease the quote levels in an email you are forwarding in the iPhone Mail app. Instructions apply to iPhones with iOS 14, iOS 13, iOS 12, or iOS 11.

Indent or Decrease Indent Text in Forwarded iPhone Email

The most recent remark in an email thread is colored black. After that, the text entries from the email participants appear in different colors. The degree to which the text is offset is referred to as the quote level. In replies to emails, delete unneeded portions of the email for clarity. When you forward an email message, you can change the quote (and indent) level of the text with a few taps. To increase or decrease the level of quotation for selected text in a forwarded email: Open the email you plan to forward and tap the arrow at the bottom of the screen. Select Forward in the menu that appears. Add the recipient's email address and type a message to explain the forward, if desired. Double-click a word in the line or section for which you want to change the quotations level. Drag the handles to expand the selection box over the lines you want to alter. Tap the arrow in the pop-up menu bar above the selected text to expand the options and then tap Quote Level. Tap either Decrease or Increase to change the quotation level of the section you highlighted. Tap Decrease to remove a level of indentation. Tap Increase to add a level of indentation. Tap Decrease repeatedly to remove the quotation levels. The chosen text aligns along the left margin and is colored black. Tap Send to forward the email.

Add Quotation Levels Manually in New Mail

The Mail app adds the quotation levels automatically as emails are exchanged in a thread. To apply quotation levels manually in a new outgoing email you are composing, select the text you want to apply a quotation level to and choose Quote Level > Increase (or Decrease) from the pop-up menu, the same as you do when changing levels in a forwarded email. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Send a New Email With iPhone Mail App How to Send Images With iPhone Mail How to Add Rich Formatting to Text in iPhone Mail How to Send Email to Bcc Recipients in iPhone Mail How to Indent in Word and Use Tabs and Rulers How to Forward an Email as an Attachment in Outlook How to Use APA Format in Google Docs How to Quote Text From an Original Email When Replying in Yahoo Mail How to Do a Hanging Indent in Google Slides How to Search Mail in iPhone Mail How to Forward a Text Message to Email How to Send iPhone Mail From a Different Account How to Email Undisclosed Recipients in iPhone Mail How to Save Contact Information From an iPhone Email How to Read Emails in Threads With iPhone Mail How to Schedule an Email in Gmail Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies