28 - Text and multimedia messages3. Enter your message in the text box labeled Type text message.Tap the menu button to see what options are available when creatinga new message. The options change depending on the status of themessage.4. Tap the Send icon to send the message.Replying to a messageWhen a new text message arrives a message icon appears in theNotification area and the message icon at the bottom of the phonedisplays the number of unread text messages.Tap Messaging from the Apps list to view the message list or openthe Notification area to see a summary of the message. Tap thesummary to open the message list.To reply to an SMS or MMS message, open the message from themessage list. Enter your text in the text box labeled Type message.Tap the Menu button to see more options.NoteText messages may be up to 160 characters long. If your message is longerthan 160 characters, it will be sent as multiple linked messages. Most phoneswill automatically join the linked messages to present the recipient with asingle long message, however, some older phones do not have this ability.Option DescriptionAdd subject Add a subject to the message.Discard Discard the message.Settings Additional settings for messages.Option DescriptionAdd subject Add a subject to the message.Send Send a reply to the message.Delete thread Delete the message.Add toContacts Add the sender to your contacts list.Chat settings Additional settings for messages.