how to get back to message after specific reply

Ha! Thanks. Me too. Always have been.

I just realized exactly what you are referring to by stating replying to a specific message. I should have read that carefully earlier.

After completing your reply to a Specific Message, you will only see the message and your reply as you have stated. To get back to the thread, tap on any open space above the message and you should be right back to the thread. Then you will see the back arrow at the top which will take you to the top of the Messages app.

Axel F.

Once you tap on SEND message then your message gets into the text message thread at the top of it. The text thread with that person should still remain in front of the you. If you would like to go back to the list of threads of Messages then Tap on the Back Arrow located at the Top Left of the screen.

Axel F.