Learn how to use messages on your iPad Air. you can send unlimited text messages. Messages can include photos, videos, and other info.
With the Messages app and the built-in iMessage service, you can send unlimited text messages over Wi-Fi using iOS 5 or later, or using OS X Mountain Lion or later. Messages can include photos, videos, and other info. You can see when people are typing, and let them know when youve read their messages.
iMessages are displayed on all of your iOS devices logged in to the same account, so you can start a conversation on one device and continue it on another. For security, iMessages are encrypted before theyre sent.
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Note: Cellular data charges or additional fees may apply for you, and for the iPhone and iPad users you exchange messages with over their cellular data network.
Tap Edit text icon, then enter a phone number or email address, or tap+ and choose a contact.
Note: An alert ! appears if a message cant be sent. Tap the alert in a conversation to try sending the message again.
Tap the conversation in the Messages list.
Tap keyboard icon in the lower-right corner.
Drag any bubble to the left.
Tap Contact at the top of the screen, then tap Camera icon.
Tap Contact at the top of the screen, then tap i. Tap info items to perform actions, such as making a FaceTime call.
Tap the status bar to scroll to the top. Tap LoadEarlierMessages, if necessary.
Tap Edit text icon, then enter multiple recipients.
On a contact card, tap Block this Caller. To see someones contact card while viewing a message, tap Contact, then tap i. You can also block callers in Settings > FaceTime > Blocked. You wont receive FaceTime calls or text messages from blocked callers.
Conversations are saved in the Messages list. A blue dot indicates unread messages. Tap a conversation to view or continue it.
Swipe to the right.
Select the conversation, touch and hold a message, tap More, select the parts to include, then tap .
Touch and hold a message or attachment, tap More, select more if desired, then tap . To delete all text and attachments without deleting the conversation, tap Delete All.
In the Messages list, swipe the conversation from right to left, then tap Delete.
In the Messages list, tap the top of the screen to display the search field, then enter the text youre looking for. You can also search conversations from the Home screen. See Spotlight Search.