Start a text
conversation. Tap ,
then enter a phone number or email address, or tap
and
choose a contact.
Resume a conversation. Tap the conversation in the Messages list.
Hide the keyboard. Tap in
the lower-right corner.
Use picture characters. Go to Settings >
General > Keyboard > Keyboards > Add New Keyboard, then
tap Emoji to make that keyboard available. Then while typing a
message, tap
to bring
up the Emoji keyboard.
See what time a message was sent or received. Drag any bubble to the left.
Make a FaceTime call to the person you're
texting. Tap Contact at the top of the screen, then
tap
.
See a person's contact info. Tap Contact at the
top of the screen, then tap.
Tap info items to perform actions, such as making a FaceTime
call.
See earlier messages in the conversation. Tap the status bar to scroll to the top. Tap Load Earlier Messages, if necessary.
Send messages to a group. Tap ,
then enter multiple recipients.
Block unwanted messages. On a contact card, tap
Block this Caller. To see someone's contact card while viewing a
message, tap Contact, then tap .
You can also block callers in Settings > FaceTime > Blocked.
You won't receive FaceTime calls or text messages from blocked
callers. For more information about blocking calls, see
support.apple.com/kb/HT5845.