To send a text message

  1. Open the Messaging app (set it as your default, if necessary), then tap the New message icon
    New message icon
    .
  2. Enter the recipient(s) in the To box.
  1. Tap the message box, then enter your message.
    If you tap the Back button
    Back button
    while composing a message, it’s automatically saved as a draft. The Draft icon
    Draft icon
    on the right side of the message thread indicates a pending draft message to the recipient. Tap the message thread to resume composing it.

 

  1. To Box

Tap here to enter the recipient(s) manually.

  1. Message Box

Tap here to enter your message.

  1. Contacts Icon

Tap here to enter the recipient(s) by selecting from entries in your Contacts list.

  1. Attachment Icon

Tap here to add an attachment to your message.

  1. Tap the Send button to send the message.
    Your message is displayed and responses appear in the same window, creating a message thread with that contact.