What Does the Crescent Moon Icon Mean on an iPhone Contact?

Learn why a crescent moon appears on iPhone contacts and how it relates to Do Not Disturb mode for specific contacts.

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The crescent moon icon on an iPhone contact indicates that Do Not Disturb mode is enabled specifically for that contact. This means you won't see notifications for calls or messages from them while Do Not Disturb is active. However, you can still receive their messages and calls, which you can check manually. To remove the crescent moon, simply swipe left on the conversation in Messages and tap the bell icon, or adjust your Do Not Disturb settings for that contact.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What does the crescent moon icon on iPhone messages mean? The crescent moon icon indicates that Do Not Disturb mode is enabled for that specific contact, muting notifications from them.
  2. How can I remove the crescent moon icon from an iPhone contact? Swipe left on the conversation in Messages and tap the bell icon or adjust the Do Not Disturb settings for that contact to remove the crescent moon.
  3. Does the crescent moon prevent calls and messages from the contact? No, calls and messages still arrive, but notifications are silenced while Do Not Disturb is active for that contact.

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