1. Create new text message
Press Messages.
![](http://wmstatic.global.ssl.fastly.net/ml/7140723-f-cb4554cc-f1d2-4b41-b7db-2b4d785e436b.png?width=220&height=394)
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-2d428735-7bd5-4164-85d3-efe89582152c.png?width=220&height=394)
Press the required contact.
![](http://wmstatic.global.ssl.fastly.net/ml/7140723-f-171d92e7-aaed-4cb5-9049-658001434275.png?width=220&height=394)
3. Write text
Press COMPOSE.
![](http://wmstatic.global.ssl.fastly.net/ml/7140723-f-02eee497-1512-4480-8b86-508e7356f847.png?width=220&height=394)
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-18fed31e-2720-46c8-9027-424b4f5b6007.png?width=220&height=394)
4. Send text message
Press SEND when you've written your text message.
![](http://wmstatic.global.ssl.fastly.net/ml/7140723-f-bba52e46-8bbe-48ac-be32-a6588d339a02.png?width=220&height=394)
5. Return to the home screen
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
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