Device Guides

Apple iPhone Xs Max

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How to

Write and send SMS

An SMS is a text message which can be sent to other mobile phones.


List view

Create new SMS

Tap the message icon.
Tap the new message icon.

Select recipient

Tap To: and key in the first letters of the recipient's name.
Tap the required contact.

Write text

Tap the text input field and write the text for your SMS.

Record text using dictation

Tap the microphone icon and say the required text.
When using dictation in a supported language, your mobile phone can do automatic punctuation.
Tap the microphone icon to end dictation.

Send SMS

Tap the send icon.

Return to the home screen

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.
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