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Compose and send a text message

You can compose and send text messages of up to 160 characters on your Windows Mobile phone.

Step 1

Tap Start > Messaging > Text Messages.

Step 2

Tap Menu > New.

Step 3

In the To field, enter the recipient's phone number, or to insert a number from your contacts, tap Menu > Add Recipient, and then select a name.

Step 4

Scroll to or tap the message area and enter your message.

Step 5

Tap Send.

Notes

A single text message can be up to 160 characters. If you compose a text message that is longer than 160 characters, it will be sent automatically as two or more text messages.

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