How to create quick custom responses to answer calls on your iPhone

When your phone rings and you can’t answer, sending a quick message can be a polite way to let the caller know you’ll reach out later.

But typing out a reply every time you miss a call isn’t practical. Instead, iPhone's Respond with Text feature lets you set up personalized quick responses that you can send with a tap.

Here's how you can set up custom responses on your iPhone, so you’re prepared to reply in seconds when a call comes at an inconvenient time.

4 steps to set up custom quick responses on your iPhone

Step 1: Go to the Settings app to begin. Then, scroll down and tap Phone to access call settings.