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Message screen showing change and search options in the upper right, a list of previous messages with contacts, and the new message icon in the lower right corner.
Tips
» Add a contact: In a conversation, touch and hold a message for more options, such
as adding another contact.
» Delete thread: To delete a whole thread of messages, touch and hold the thread,
then tap to delete.
» Save pictures: Touch and hold a picture, and then tap to save it. To see the
picture, go back to the home screen, then swipe up > Photos.
» Voice entry: Tap a text box, then tap on the keyboard.
Tip: If you don’t see on the keyboard, swipe up > Settings > System >
Languages & input > Virtual keyboard > Google voice typing to activate voice entry.
» Turn o notifications: Stuck in a busy conversation? You can turn o notifications.
Tap the thread, then tap Menu > People & options > Notifications.
11:35
Messages
You: Hey, where are you?
Astrid Fanning
You: Lunch tomorrow?
Daniel Lester
You: Do we need more treats?
Gracie Jo
Just now
20 min
Wed
Search messages.
Swipe left or right to
archive a message.
Write a new message.
Change settings.
Set your default messaging app
To set Messages as your default messaging app, swipe up > Settings > Apps
& notifications > Advanced > Default apps > SMS app, and select the messaging app
to use as the default.
Use the keyboard
When you tap a text box, like in a message or search, you have keyboard options.
» Type or gesture: Enter letters by touching them one at a time. Or, enter a word by
tracing a path through the letters. While you’re typing, word suggestions appear
above the keyboard. Tap one to select it.
» Voice entry: Tap on the touchscreen keyboard, then say what you want to type.
» Close the keyboard: Tap .
Keyboard screen. Tap the microphone in the top right to speak a message.
» Symbols and numbers: Touch and hold a letter to enter the number at the top of it.
To enter symbols, tap .
» Capital letters: Tap twice.
Tip: Tap for single capital letters.
» Keyboard options: To customize your keyboard, swipe up > Settings > System
> Languages & input > Virtual keyboard > Gboard.
» Cut, copy and paste: Touch and hold a word to highlight it, tap CUT or COPY. Touch
and hold the location you want to paste the text, and tap PASTE.
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Textmessage
See a different
keyboard? It varies
by app. This one is
for texting.