You can "blur" text on your iPhone using the Invisible Ink message effect in iMessage. This feature obscures your message until the recipient taps on it, revealing the content. It's a fun way to add a layer of surprise or privacy to your texts.
How to Send Text with Invisible Ink in iMessage
The Invisible Ink effect is a built-in feature of iMessage, allowing you to send messages that appear as a blurred, shimmering cloud until the recipient taps them. This is the primary method for obscuring text directly within the messaging app on your iPhone.
Here are the steps to send a message with the Invisible Ink effect:
- Open an iMessage Conversation: Start a new message or open an existing chat with the person you'd like to text. This feature works only when messaging other iPhone users (blue bubbles).
- Type Your Message: Enter the text you wish to send into the message input field at the bottom of the screen.
- Access Message Effects: Instead of just tapping the Send button (the blue up arrow icon), tap and hold it down. This will bring up the "Send with effect" screen.
- Select the Invisible Ink Effect: On the "Send with effect" screen, ensure you are on the "Bubble" tab (which is usually the default). From the list of available bubble effects, select "Invisible Ink." You'll see a preview of how your message will appear.
- Send the Message: Once "Invisible Ink" is selected, tap the blue Send button (the up arrow) again to send your message with the chosen effect.
Your message will now appear to the recipient as a shimmering, blurred text that can only be read by tapping on it. For more details on various iMessage effects, you can refer to Apple's official support pages on iMessage effects.
What the Recipient Sees
When your recipient receives a message sent with Invisible Ink, they will see a shimmering, blurred text bubble. To reveal the hidden message, they simply need to tap on the text bubble. The message will then momentarily become clear before returning to its blurred state, adding an interactive element to your communication.
