# Typing indicators Apple Messages supports typing indicators, providing users with a more interactive and engaging conversation experience by showing when the other party is typing a message, even if that image is coming from an automated flow. ### **Typing indicators in Flows** When an flow sends a message to a customer, the following sequence occurs: 1. The customer sees a typing indicator for 1 second, signaling that a message is on its way. 2. If the flow includes multiple elements (like text, a rich link card, and more text), the customer experiences a cycle of typing indicator and message display: * Typing indicator (1 sec) → First text message. * Typing indicator (1 sec) → Rich link card. * Typing indicator (1 sec) → Second text message. ### Typing indicators in Inbox When an agent types a message in Inbox: * **T**he customer sees a real-time typing indicator as soon as the agent starts typing. * If the agent stops typing for more than 1.5 seconds, the typing indicator disappears. * The typing indicator stops once the customer receives the message. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.bird.com/applications/channels/channels/supported-channels/apple-messages-for-business/concepts/typing-indicators.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.