How to Send a Message with Apple Messages

To send a message on Apple Messages, open the Messages app → Open a new message → Choose a recipient → Type in your message → Hit send. Tap on the Messages app.
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iOS

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    Tap on the Messages app.
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    Tap the new message icon. It's at the top right corner of the screen and looks like a pencil on paper.
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    Type in a recipient. It can be a name from your address book, a phone number, or an email address.
    1. Alternatively, you can tap + to add a contact directly from your address book.
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    Tap on the recipient's name in the results below. If the person isn't in your contacts book, their number will appear with no name attached.
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    Tap on the message bar. It appears above the keyboard.
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    Type in your message.
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    Tap the blue or green send arrow. Your new message will be sent!
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Mac

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    Open the Messages app.
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    Click the new message icon. It's at the top of the window, to the right of the search bar.
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    Type in a recipient. It can be a name from your address book, a phone number, or an email address.
    1. Alternatively, you can click + to add a contact directly from your address book. It's located on the far right of the window.
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    Click on the recipient's name.
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    Click on the message bar. It's at the bottom of the window.
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    Type in your message.
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    Hit Enter. Your new message will be sent!
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