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Quick start: messages
Stay in touch with messages and pictures.
Find it: Apps >
Messenger
•Create: tap .
• Attach: when you're typing a message, tap to attach
a picture, video or other file.
• Send: tap to send the message.
12:36
Messenger
You: Hey, where are you?
Astrid Fanning
You: Lunch tomorrow?
Daniel Lester
You: I’m fine with that.
Abe Baudo
You: Do we need more treats?
Gracie Jo
Search messages.
Swipe left or right to
archive a message.
Write a new message.
Change settings.
Tips and tricks
• Forward a message: in a conversation, touch and hold a
message for more options, such as forwarding it.
• Now on Tap: to access information based on your current
screen, touch and hold Home . For more information,
see "Now on Tap™".
• Save pictures: touch and hold a picture, and then tap
to save it. To see the picture, tap Apps >
Photos
.
• Voice entry: just tap a text box, then tap on the
keyboard.
Tip: if you don't see on the keyboard, tap Apps
>
Settings
>
Language & input
>
Google voice typing
to
activate voice entry.
• Turn off notifications: stuck in a busy conversation? You
can turn off notifications. Tap the thread, then tap Menu
>
People & options
>
Notifications
.
Read, forward & more
Find it: Apps >
Messenger
• Open: tap a conversation to open it.
• Attachments: when you open a message with an
attachment, tap the attachment to open it. Or touch and
hold it and tap to save it.
• Reply: open a conversation, then enter your response in
the text box at the bottom and tap .
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Quick start: messages
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