Apple iPhone 6

Create new iMessage

Press Messages.

Create new iMessage

Press the new message icon.

Select recipient

Press the search field and key in the first letters of the recipient's name.

Select recipient

Press the required contact.

Select recipient

If the recipient can receive iMessages, iMessage is displayed in the text input field.

Send iMessage using keypad

Press the text input field and write the text for your iMessage.

Send iMessage using keypad

Press arrow right.

Send iMessage using keypad

Press the sticker icon and follow the instructions on the screen to add a sticker to your iMessage.

Send iMessage using keypad

Press the send icon when you've finished your iMessage.

Send iMessage using handwriting

Press the handwriting icon and follow the instructions on the screen to write text or add other effects to your iMessage using handwriting.

Send iMessage using handwriting

Press the send icon when you've finished your iMessage.

Send picture or video clip

Press arrow right.

Send picture or video clip

Press the camera icon.

Send picture or video clip

Press Photo Library and go to the required folder.

Send picture or video clip

Press the required picture.

Send picture or video clip

Press Choose.

Send picture or video clip

Press the send icon when you've finished your iMessage.

Send iMessage with effects

Press the text input field and write your iMessage.

Send iMessage with effects

Hard press the send icon until the effects menu is displayed.

Send iMessage with effects

Press Bubble and follow the instructions on the screen to add a speech bubble effect to your iMessage.

Send iMessage with effects

Press Screen and follow the instructions on the screen to add a full screen effect to your iMessage.

Send iMessage with effects

Press the send icon when you've selected the required effect for your iMessage.

Send a sound recording

Press and hold the microphone icon to start the sound recording.

Send a sound recording

Let go to stop the sound recording and press arrow up to send the sound recording.

Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.