1. Create new iMessage
Press the message icon.
![](http://wmstatic.global.ssl.fastly.net/ml/7140723-f-e7935005-f350-495c-a1eb-bad38fee529e.png?width=206&height=448)
Press the new message icon.
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2. Select recipient
Press To: and key in the first letters of the recipient's name.
![](http://wmstatic.global.ssl.fastly.net/ml/7140723-f-67439c14-a785-4a10-9049-c2c213839309.png?width=206&height=448)
Press the required contact.
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If the recipient can receive iMessages, iMessage is displayed in the text input field.
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3. Send iMessage
Press the text input field and key in the required text.
![](http://wmstatic.global.ssl.fastly.net/ml/7140723-f-ec7681b6-a72d-4e75-90b6-3861d16bf43a.png?width=206&height=448)
Press the send icon.
![](http://wmstatic.global.ssl.fastly.net/ml/7140723-f-71875ae5-475b-4567-8f85-d8dcaee015d9.png?width=206&height=448)
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.
![](http://wmstatic.global.ssl.fastly.net/ml/7140723-f-cc27ad2a-8383-4578-9b1b-bd5e06c0bb8d.png?width=206&height=448)
4. Return to the home screen
Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.
![](http://wmstatic.global.ssl.fastly.net/ml/7140723-f-6301456d-9c89-42b7-9929-464826eff18c.png?width=206&height=448)