The crescent moon icon beside a text message in the Messages app signifies that you have muted notifications for that specific conversation. When you mute a conversation, it means that you have chosen not to receive any notifications or alerts about new messages from that particular contact.
The purpose of this feature is to allow users to have more control over their notifications. Sometimes, we may find ourselves in situations where we don’t want to be disturbed by constant message notifications from certain contacts. It could be because we are busy, need some time alone, or simply want to minimize distractions.
By muting a conversation, you are essentially telling the messaging app not to bother you with notifications for that particular contact. This can be useful in various scenarios. For example, if you are in an important meeting or studying for an exam, muting notifications can help you stay focused without being constantly interrupted by message alerts.
It’s important to note that muting a conversation doesn’t mean you are ignoring or blocking the contact. The person can still send you messages, and you can read and respond to them at your convenience. The only difference is that you won’t receive any notifications about new messages from that contact until you unmute the conversation.
To mute a conversation in the Messages app, you can simply swipe left on the conversation thread and tap on the “mute” or “do not disturb” option. This will activate the crescent moon icon beside the contact’s name, indicating that notifications are muted.
When you have multiple conversations muted, you can easily identify them in the messages list by looking for the crescent moon icons. This visual cue helps you quickly recognize which conversations you have chosen to mute, allowing you to manage your notifications effectively.
The crescent moon icon beside a text message in the Messages app indicates that you have muted notifications for that conversation. Muting a conversation allows you to temporarily silence notifications from a specific contact, giving you more control over when and how you receive message alerts.