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How to
Write and send iMessage
You can send iMessages to phone numbers or email addresses if the recipient has a device that supports iMessage. Before you can send and receive iMessages, you need to set up your tablet for iMessaging.
List view
Create new iMessage
Tap the message icon.
Tap the new message icon.
Select recipient
Tap the field next to "To:" and key in the first letters of the recipient's name.
Tap the required contact.
Write iMessage
Tap the text input field and key in the required text.
Record text using dictation
Tap the microphone icon and say the required text.
When using dictation in a supported language, your tablet can do automatic punctuation and you can also speak emojis, eg. by saying "happy emoji".
Tap the microphone icon to end dictation.
Send iMessage
Tap the send icon.
You can also send pictures, video clips, audio files and different effects in your iMessage. Follow the instructions on the screen to send your iMessage with the required content.
Edit sent iMessage
Tap and hold the required iMessage.
Tap Edit.
Edit the text and tap the confirm icon.
You can edit a sent iMessage for up to 15 minutes after having sent it.
Undo send
Tap and hold the required iMessage.
Tap Undo Send.
You can undo the sending of your iMessage for up to 2 minutes after having sent it.
Return to the home screen
Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.