How to Open an Apple Message

This updated guide examines How to Open an Apple Message and organizes the essential facts, background, and practical takeaways in clear American English.

Method 1of 2:

iPhone or iPad

1. Open the Messages app. This is the green app icon with a white speech bubble in the bottom app bar.
   • This may also appear on one of the home pages instead.
2. Tap a conversation to open an existing message chain.
   • These will appear in the left sidebar on an iPad.
   • Conversations with unread messages will appear in bold face.
3. Tap the pencil and paper icon to open a new message. This is in the upper right corner.
   • Tap the 'To' field to add a recipient to the message. This field must be filled out before it can be sent.

Method 2of 2:

Mac

1. Open the Messages app. This is the green app icon with a white speech bubble in the bottom launcher bar.
2. Click a conversation to open an existing message chain. Conversations appear in the left sidebar and the conversation will open in the right panel.
   • Conversations with unread messages will appear in bold face.
3. Click the pencil and paper icon to open a new message. This is in the upper right corner of the left sidebar.
   • Click the 'To' field to add a recipient to the message. This field must be filled out before it can be sent.