How to Scroll to the Top of iMessage

If you want to find an old conversation on iMessage but are confused how to search through thousands of messages. Don't worry, we'll walk you with the steps of scrolling up to your desired message in iMessage.

A brief overview of some methods

Aside from the conventional scrolling methods, there are a few alternative techniques and shortcuts you can use to quickly reach the top of your iMessage conversation. Let's explore them:

Tap the Status Bar

On both iOS devices and Mac computers, tapping the status bar at the top of the screen will automatically scroll you to the top of the conversation. It's a quick and efficient way to navigate to the beginning of your messages.

Use the Keyboard Shortcut

For Mac users, you can take advantage of the keyboard shortcut “Command + Up Arrow” to instantly scroll to the top of your iMessage conversation. It's a handy trick that saves you time and effort.

Search for Specific Messages

If you're looking for a particular message or keyword within a conversation, you can use the search feature in iMessage.

By typing the desired term in the search bar, you'll be presented with relevant results, allowing you to jump directly to the specific message you're seeking.

You may improve your scrolling experience and save time finding critical messages by adding these alternate techniques and shortcuts to your iMessage routine.

How to Scroll to the Top of iMessage?

To Find Old Messages on iPhone With the Hidden Scroll

A few vertical swipes along the screen might quickly tire you out when scrolling. To navigate more quickly, tap the top of the screen and allow a few messages to scroll at a time:

1. To examine a discussion, open the Messages app on iOS and choose the desired one.
2. On your iPhone, tap once on each side of the camera notch located at the top of the screen. On an iPad, tap in the vicinity of the same icons at the top.
3. A few messages at a time, the program scrolls up and displays a progress indicator.
4. To swiftly search through the history of previous messages until you discover what you're looking for, keep tapping that location until you reach the top of Messages.

Just tap either edge of your iPhone if it has a Dynamic Island, such as the iPhone 14 Pro or iPhone 15 series.

To return to the start of the message thread, you'll need to tap the top of the screen quite a bit.

However, it's more comfortable than swiping, which becomes tiresome very fast. Additionally, you may use this technique to other iOS apps.

Look Up Old Messages on an iPhone With the Search Bar

If you can recall any words someone used, you can view previous texts on your iPhone. You can relax your fingertips and scroll to the top or any other location more quickly by using this method.

1. Access the messaging app.
2. On the main screen that displays all of the conversation threads, locate the Search bar. To make it appear, you might need to drag down from the center of the screen.
3. You can either use your voice by tapping the microphone or type the words you remember into the search window.
4. The most recent messages are displayed first in the chronological order of the pertinent talks. Within them, the terms you searched for are highlighted.
5. Navigate through the results and select the desired result by tapping on it.

This technique is only effective if you can recall a portion of the original text. Thus, experiment with a few different search keyword variants. You'll have to resort to the laborious scrolling method if this doesn't work.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

While scrolling to the top of iMessage is generally a smooth process, you might encounter a few issues along the way. Here are some common problems and their solutions:

Infinite Scrolling: On rare occasions, you may experience infinite scrolling, where your iMessage conversation keeps loading older messages without reaching the top. To fix this, simply force close the Messages app and reopen it. This should restore normal scrolling functionality.

Slow Scrolling: If scrolling through your iMessage conversation feels sluggish or slow, it could be due to a large number of messages or a device with limited processing power. Consider deleting unnecessary messages or freeing up storage space to improve scrolling performance.

Unresponsive Scroll: In some cases, you may find that your iMessage conversation doesn't respond to touch or mouse input when scrolling. To resolve this, restart your device or update to the latest version of iOS or macOS, as this often fixes such issues.

By troubleshooting these common problems, you can ensure a seamless scrolling experience in iMessage and alleviate any frustrations that may arise.

For more tips and tricks on iMessage, check out our guide on how to send a poll in iMessage.