How to Change the Subject of a Message

When you reply to a message, you may optionally change its subject at the same time. When your reply is sent, your response appears at the end of the existing conversation as usual, and the updated subject is displayed for all recipients.

To change the subject while replying to a text message:

  1. On the Secure Texts page or the Home page, tap one of the messages in your list of recent messages.

    The Handheld Client displays the most recent messages in the conversation—a scrolling list of messages with the same subject, to and from the same recipients.

  2. Tap the Recipient icon (  ) at the top right of the page. The icon may appear as a single recipient's initials, a recipient's personal photo, or as a group symbol.

    A bubble appears, displaying the subject of the message and the message recipients.

  3. Tap the Edit link.

    The Message Details page appears, allowing you to change the subject of the message or add recipients.

  4. Tap the Subject field.

    The edit cursor appears, along with Cancel and Save buttons.

  5. Enter your changes to the message subject and then tap Save. You can enter up to 500 characters.

    The most recent message in the conversation appears and displays the updated subject. In addition, a system message indicates to all participants that the subject has changed.

    Note: You cannot remove an existing subject completely when you edit it.
  6. Continue replying to the message as described in How to Reply to a Message.

    When your reply is sent, your response appears at the end of the existing conversation as usual, and the updated subject is displayed for all recipients.