How to Send a Message with Apple Messages

Tap on the Messages app., Tap the new message icon., Type in a recipient., Tap on the recipient's name in the results below., Tap on the message bar., Type in your message. , Tap the blue or green send arrow.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Tap on the Messages app.

    It's at the top right corner of the screen and looks like a pencil on paper. , It can be a name from your address book, a phone number, or an email address.

    Alternatively, you can tap + to add a contact directly from your address book. , If the person isn't in your contacts book, their number will appear with no name attached. , It appears above the keyboard. ,, Your new message will be sent!
  2. Step 2: Tap the new message icon.

  3. Step 3: Type in a recipient.

  4. Step 4: Tap on the recipient's name in the results below.

  5. Step 5: Tap on the message bar.

  6. Step 6: Type in your message.

  7. Step 7: Tap the blue or green send arrow.

Detailed Guide

It's at the top right corner of the screen and looks like a pencil on paper. , It can be a name from your address book, a phone number, or an email address.

Alternatively, you can tap + to add a contact directly from your address book. , If the person isn't in your contacts book, their number will appear with no name attached. , It appears above the keyboard. ,, Your new message will be sent!

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