Email is now one of the most important means of communication. Everyone has an email account whether it is for personal or professional use. It is a very essential part of everyday life. Some people have different email accounts for work, friends, business contacts, and sometimes it may be hard to remember each email address. But what if you need to save a few email addresses from an email on your iPhone?
Copying email addresses on iPhone is not a complicated process, but you might not know how to do it. In this blog post, we will share step-by-step methods to copy email addresses from an email on iPhone. You don’t need any third-party apps to perform these actions because everything is built into the iPhone Mail app, which is great news for iPhone users.
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What’s Needed
Before we jump into the methods, here are some things you will need:
- An iPhone with Mail app installed.
- An email with email addresses you want to copy.
What requires your focus?
To copy email addresses from an email on iPhone, you need to focus on a few things:
- Understanding the steps involved in each method.
- Applying the steps carefully.
- Ensuring that the email address is accurate.
Method 1: Copying Email Addresses One by One
If you only need to copy a few email addresses, this method is perfect for you. With this method, you can copy email addresses one by one without any hassle.
- Open the email you wish to copy email addresses from.
- Scroll through the email and find the email address you want to copy.
- Press and hold the email address to highlight it.
- Tap on "Copy" that appears in the pop-up window.
- Open the app where you want to paste the email address. It could be in any app, not limited to just the Apple Mail app.
- Press and hold on the text field where you want to paste the email address.
- Tap on "Paste" that appears on the pop-up window.
Pros:
- Simple and easy to perform.
- No additional app is required.
Cons:
- Time-consuming if you need to copy many email addresses.
Method 2: Copying Email Addresses in Bulk
Copying email addresses one by one is time-consuming. Fortunately, there is a method to copy multiple email addresses at once.
- Open the email you want to copy email addresses from.
- Tap on the "Reply" button in the lower-left corner of the screen.
- On the next screen, you will see all the email addresses in the "To" field.
- Press and hold for a second to highlight all the email addresses you want to copy.
- Tap on "Copy" to copy all the selected email addresses.
- Open the app where you want to paste the email addresses.
- Press and hold on the text field where you want to paste the email addresses.
- Tap on "Paste" to paste all the copied email addresses.
Pros:
- Faster way to copy multiple email addresses.
Cons:
- You need to have multiple email addresses in the "To" field.
- If there are many email addresses to copy, it may be difficult to highlight them all.
Method 3: Copying Email Addresses to a New Email Draft
If you need to copy email addresses and use them later, you can create a new email draft, copy the email addresses to the new email, and then save it as a draft.
- Open the email you want to copy email addresses from.
- Tap on the "Reply" button in the lower-left corner of the screen.
- A new email draft will open with all email addresses listed in the "To" field.
- Tap and hold on an email address until the "Copy" option appears.
- Tap "Copy".
- Tap and hold the next email address until the "Copy" option appears.
- Tap "Copy".
- Repeat steps 4-7 until you have copied all email addresses you need.
- Close the draft without saving it by tapping "Cancel".
Pros:
- You can save the email draft with email addresses.
Cons:
- Time-consuming if you need to copy many email addresses.
Method 4: Using A Shortcut to Copy Email Addresses
If you frequently copy email addresses and want to save time, you can create a shortcut to make the process faster.
- Open the "Settings" app on your iPhone.
- Go to "General," then "Keyboard."
- Tap "Text Replacement."
- Tap the "+" sign in the top right corner.
- Type "mail@" in the "Phrase" field.
- Type "%%@." in the "Shortcut" field.
- Tap "Save."
- Open the email you want to copy email addresses from.
- Tap and hold the email address you want to copy.
- Select "Select All."
- Select "Copy."
- Open your desired app and tap the text field where you want to paste the email address.
- Type "mail@" and the shortcut (like "mail@bestfriend") in the text field where you want to paste the email address, and Paste the email you copied after the shortcut. Click space and move forward to write other things.
Pros:
- You can copy email addresses with a single shortcut.
Cons:
- You need to spend time creating the shortcut.
Why Can’t I Copy Email Addresses in Mail?
There are various reasons why you may be unable to copy the email addresses in Mail:
- You are not pressing and holding the email address long enough to highlight it.
- You are not selecting the right option in the pop-up menu.
- You are using a third-party app that does not support copying email addresses.
Fix:
If you are unable to copy email addresses, try these steps:
- Press and hold the email address for a few seconds to highlight it.
- Select "Copy" option from the pop-up menu.
- If you are using a third-party app, copy the email address from the Mail app and paste it into the desired app.
Implications and Recommendations
Copying email addresses on iPhone is not a complex process. By following the steps mentioned above, you can copy email addresses one by one or in bulk. You can also create a shortcut to copy email addresses faster. It’s recommended to be familiar with each method so that you can perform the action you need without wasting time.
FAQs
Q1: Can I copy email addresses from other email apps besides Apple Mail?
A1: Yes, you can copy email addresses from any app that allows you to highlight and copy text.
Q2: Can I create a shortcut for multiple email addresses?
A2: Yes, you can create a shortcut for multiple email addresses by using a comma (,) or semicolon (;) to separate each email address.
Q3: Can I copy email addresses to another iPhone?
A3: Yes, you can copy email addresses to another iPhone using the methods mentioned above.
Q4: Can I copy email addresses from a forwarded email?
A4: Yes, you can copy email addresses from a forwarded email by selecting the email addresses and copying them as mentioned in the methods above.
Q5: Can I copy email addresses without opening the email?
A5: No, you need to open the email to copy email addresses from it.