1. Create new text message
Press Messaging.
![](http://wmstatic.global.ssl.fastly.net/ml/7140723-f-8ebe206f-ef35-47b6-a740-99b24460da2f.png?width=216&height=384)
Press the new message icon.
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2. Select recipient
Press the search field and key in the first letters of the recipient's name.
![](http://wmstatic.global.ssl.fastly.net/ml/7140723-f-fe7415d1-645d-47be-af07-ddc7639df2dc.png?width=216&height=384)
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-1ecccba9-2e67-46a3-b065-c4ebf154dbba.png?width=216&height=384)
4. Send text message
Press the send icon when you've finished your text message.
![](http://wmstatic.global.ssl.fastly.net/ml/7140723-f-7645f7f9-e01e-457d-a8eb-e467decd7166.png?width=216&height=384)
5. Return to the home screen
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
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