How to Use iPhone's Text (SMS) Application, Messages
Open the Messages application., Tap the compose button., Add a recipient(s)., Tap the Text Message field. , Compose your text. , Tap Send. , Tap the conversation from your Messages list. , Enter your text message. , Tap and hold the message that...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open the Messages application.
This button resembles a pencil writing on a piece of paper and is located in the upper right corner of your Messages list. , There are several ways you can do this:
Type the desired recipient's name.
Select a name from the result(s).
Tap the add button (the plus sign in the To field of your message).
This will bring up your entire contact list.
Scroll through the list and tap the name of your intended recipient.
This name will appear in the To field of your messages.
Enter the desired recipient's phone number or email address directly into the To field. ,,,,,, Click "More...". ,,,,,, The selected messages will appear in the body of a new text message. -
Step 2: Tap the compose button.
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Step 3: Add a recipient(s).
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Step 4: Tap the Text Message field.
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Step 5: Compose your text.
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Step 6: Tap Send.
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Step 7: Tap the conversation from your Messages list.
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Step 8: Enter your text message.
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Step 9: Tap and hold the message that you'd like to forward until a small menu pops up.
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Step 10: Select all the messages you'd like to forward and click the arrow in the bottom left corner.
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Step 11: Specify a recipient and click send.
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Step 12: Open the conversation from your Messages list.
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Step 13: Tap Edit.
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Step 14: Select the individual message(s) you would like to forward.
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Step 15: Tap Forward.
Detailed Guide
This button resembles a pencil writing on a piece of paper and is located in the upper right corner of your Messages list. , There are several ways you can do this:
Type the desired recipient's name.
Select a name from the result(s).
Tap the add button (the plus sign in the To field of your message).
This will bring up your entire contact list.
Scroll through the list and tap the name of your intended recipient.
This name will appear in the To field of your messages.
Enter the desired recipient's phone number or email address directly into the To field. ,,,,,, Click "More...". ,,,,,, The selected messages will appear in the body of a new text message.
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