Context menus in iOS

Context menus help users quickly access common actions. When users long-press an element, iOS displays a focused list of relevant commands for that item.

Every action in a context menu needs a clear icon and brief label. Actions should follow a consistent order — most used options are at the top, and destructive actions like Delete are at the bottom in red.

Menu content must reflect the item's current state. If a message is unread, the menu shows "Mark as Read." After users tap this action, the same menu will show "Mark as Unread" instead.

Common context menu patterns include:

• Preview options. Show content previews with additional swipe actions
• Basic actions. Common commands like Share, Copy, Move
• Toggles. State-changing actions like Pin, Flag, Mark as Read
• Destructive actions. Delete or Remove options appear in red^[1]