How to Write Handwritten Messages on an iPhone

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open Messages.

   It’s the green app with a white speech bubble, usually found on your home screen.
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   Step 2: Tap on a conversation to open it.

   , This will change the screen’s orientation.
   
   If your screen will not rotate, orientation lock may be enabled.
   
   If so, swipe up from the bottom of your screen and tap the lock icon in the upper-right corner.
   
   It will change from orange to gray.
   
   If you are presented with a text-entry field instead of a white screen, tap the ɣ in the bottom-right corner to enable handwriting mode. , You can also select a pre-written message by tapping on one in the menu at the bottom of the screen.
   
   To undo writing, tap Undo in the top-left corner of the screen. , It’s in the top-right corner of the screen. , It’s the circle with the upward-pointing arrow on the middle-right side of the message field.
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   Step 3: Turn your phone to landscape mode.

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   Step 4: Put your finger on the screen and use it to write a handwritten message.

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   Step 5: Tap Done.

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   Step 6: Tap the Send button to send your message.

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