How to Use Text Technology to Communicate

Text messaging is a simple task.

Communicating through text technology these days is easy. You can send a text message or a multi-media message from your cell phone to someone else's cell phone with a few quick clicks. The busy person on the go or a business person who needs to send documents to co-workers can do so easily, provided the receiver's cell phone has the capability to receive documents, such as PDF files. Text messaging rates are per-text message or MMS messages, depending on your text message plan. If you often send text messages, set up a monthly plan where you pay a flat rate per month for a certain number of text messages.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

1. Access your text message application on your cell phone. A text message screen will load.

2. Enter the recipient's cell phone number or name if you already have it saved in your contact list into the "To" box.

3. Enter the text message, not exceeding 160 characters. You may be able to add a link such as a website, phone number or email address depending on your cell phone. The link will be underlined and in blue text. Make sure the recipient can receive links on his cell phone.

4. Attach any documents, pictures or videos by tapping the icon for attachments or an options menu depending upon your cell phone.

5. Find the attachment you wish to send and tap it. It will load into your text message as a link.

6. Tap "Send Message." The text message will arrive momentarily to the recipient's cell phone. He may incur a charge for the message depending upon his cell phone plan.

References

• CTIA The Wireless Association: Learn How to Text Message
• Phone Sir: Apple iPhone 3GS Manual