Create and Send Messages
How to create and send a message using the Messages app.
1. Open the Messages app and select the “+” icon at the bottom
right of the screen.
2. In the “To” field, type the name of a contact or enter the phone
number of the desired recipient.
○ Additional recipients may be added at any time before
the message is sent.
3. Tap the “Type an SMS message” field to enter a message.
4. Tap the “+” next to the message field to add images, audio, and
more to the message.
5. Tap the Happy Face icon on the keyboard to choose an
available emoticon from the list and add it to the message at
the cursor location.
6. Review the message and tap the Paper Airplane icon to send.
View New Messages
When new messages are received, a New Message notification will
appear on the Status Bar.
To view the message:
Open the Notification Panel and tap the message or open the
Messages app and tap the new message to view it.
● To play a multimedia message attachment (audio or video),
tap the Play icon.
● To scroll through the list of messages, swipe up or down the
page.
Delete Messages
1. Open the Messages app to view the list of text messages.
2. Touch and hold the message you want to delete until a
checkmark appears next to it.
○ You can select a number of messages to delete at the
same time.
3. Tap the Trash icon in the top right corner of the screen and
confirm when prompted.
Message Search
1. Open the Messages app and touch the Magnifying Glass icon
at the top right corner of the screen.
2. Enter a word or phrase to search for. Tap any message listed
to open it.
Messages Settings
1. Open the Messages app and tap the icon in the upper right
corner of the screen.
2. Select “Settings” from the drop-down menu.
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