1. Create new text message
Slide your finger left starting from the right side of the screen.
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Press Messaging.
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Press the new message icon.
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2. Select recipient
Press the field next to "To" and key in the first letters of the recipient's name.
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Press the required contact.
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3. Write text
Press the text input field and write the text for your text message.
See how to write text.
![](http://wmstatic.global.ssl.fastly.net/ml/7140723-f-1f1abc80-04ea-4476-b207-d28fb7361b03.png?width=206&height=368)
4. Send text message
Press the send icon when you've finished your text message.
![](http://wmstatic.global.ssl.fastly.net/ml/7140723-f-1c0c45de-79e1-4ae5-97bb-b5acb81d55a3.png?width=206&height=368)
5. Return to the home screen
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
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