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Apple iPad
Create and Send a Text Message

2026-10-12 11:38:03.505

Apple iPad
Create and Send a Text Message

Follow these instructions to send a iMessage® from your Apple® iPad®.

Steps

  1. Open the
    Messages app
    .
  2. Tap the
    Compose Message icon
    .
  3. Enter the phone number in the To field.
    To send a message to an existing contact, tap the
    Plus icon
     then select the contact.
  4. Enter the message then tap the
    Send icon
    .