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Reply, Edit & Forward

Better Messages supports replying to specific messages, editing sent messages, and forwarding messages to other conversations.

How it works​

Replying: Users can reply to a specific message in a conversation. The reply includes a quoted preview of the original message for context, making it clear which message is being responded to. This is especially useful in active group conversations.

Editing: Users can edit messages they have already sent. Edited messages display an "edited" indicator so other participants know the message was modified after sending.

Forwarding: Users can forward messages to one or multiple other conversations. Forwarded messages can optionally include a "Forwarded from" attribution showing who originally sent the message.

Key capabilities​

  • Reply to specific messages with quoted context
  • Reply to your own messages (configurable)
  • Edit already sent messages
  • "Edited" indicator on modified messages
  • Forward messages to multiple conversations at once
  • Optional "Forwarded from" attribution on forwarded messages

How to enable​

Navigate to WP Admin → Better Messages → Settings → Messaging.

  • Enable Replies — Allow users to reply to (quote) specific messages
  • Allow Self Replies — Allow users to reply to their own messages
  • Allow Edit Messages — Allow users to edit their sent messages
  • Enable Message Forwarding — Allow forwarding messages to other conversations
  • Forwarded Attribution — Show "Forwarded from" label on forwarded messages