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Write and send an iMessage

Your text messages can be sent as either regular text messages or iMessages. iMessages can be sent to phone numbers or email addresses if the recipient has a device which supports iMessages. Remember, you need to set up your tablet for iMessaging.

Apple iPad 4 (iOS7)
Apple iPad 4 (iOS7)
Apple iPad 4 (iOS7)
  • 1
    Create new iMessage
    • Press Messages.
    • Press the new message icon.
  • 2
    Select recipient
    • Key in the first letters of the required contact.
    • Matching contacts are displayed.
    • Press the required contact.
    • iMessages can be sent to phone numbers or email addresses if the recipient has a device which supports iMessages.
  • 3
    Write text
    • Press the text input field and write the required text.
    • See how to write text.
  • 4
    Insert picture or video clip
    • Press the camera icon.
    • Press Choose Existing.
    • Go to the required folder.
    • Press the required picture or the required video clip.
    • Press Use.
  • 5
    Send iMessage
    • Press Send when you've written your iMessage.
  • 6
    Return to the home screen
    • Press the Home key to return to the home screen.