iPad Tips for Seniors: How to Text Message

Learning how to send, read, and delete text messages are a must if you want to get the most out of your iPad. In this video, I provide 5 simple tips to get you started using the iPad Messages app. If you're looking for quick, easy-to-follow tutorial on texting, then this video is for you.

Here are timestamps in case you'd like to jump around the video:
Intro: 0:00
Notifications: 1:47
Connection between Messages and Contacts App: 4;35
How to Compose a new Message: 6:14
How to Pin Favorites: 7:43

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[paulahavens]

I just happen to see your video while scrolling, I learned a lot of new things. Needed to help my dad to send a picture to a friend and we will try it today. Thanks you for doing your video.

[privatesuzie]

Thank you so very much! I have had an iPad since I turned 60 12 years ago and I learned stuff about my contact list on this. I am excited to review your videos and learn some more!

[swimfit]

I love texting. I’m a hairstylist and it is great way to make an appointment. The client will text me and when I get time I will tell them the availability and they can let me know which one is good. I put down the appointment and tell them the date and time of the appointment. So it is all written down, so if there is confusion about the appointment it is all written down.

[raycarpio]

You are not addressing my problem. I have an I pad and want to send a text message to friends that don’t have a n Apple product but do have an android…after I choose the recipient and type the text I’m not able to send it. It does if my friend has an Apple product.

[useponow]

Thanks rich, I got to send a message to my grandson and am now eagerly awaiting a reply. Great fun.

[sandiejohnson]

Just wanted you to know I text because I have throat cancer and can’t speak so it’s my way to communicate I just wish doctors would have a way for people to text

[noelpelletier]

Thanks for the video always good help for us seniors! Now I synced my new I pad with my I phone and on my I pad the apps appear the size of an I phone, not sure what to do wonder if you have advice. Thanks again!

[teresakestran]

Hi Rich,
Thank you for making this video. The part pertaining to notifications was especially helpful. My problem is that when my sister who has an iPhone texts me on my iPhone it does not transfer to my iPad. I have made sure that my Apple ID matches in both my phone and my iPad. I have an iPhone 11 which does not have call forwarding. I’m hoping you can help me with this.🤷‍♀️
Thank you in advance!

[kathleencockrell]

Hi Rich, i can't send or receive text messages on my iPad. I tried following your great video but still says
" MMS Messaging needscto be enabled to send messages".

I dont know how to do that.
Thank you for your great video.
I hope you can help me figure this out.
Thank you again,
Kathleen

[annapfeil]

How do you set notification to get repeat responses to a message?

[typicalgaming]

Hi thanks for the video. I would like to check can we receive a normal sms message on cellular ipad pro? Not imessage(normal sms from non ios devices

[floydthorne]

I use the Voice to Text feature a lot also. Rather than typing all the time. But, make sure you read and edit a message before hitting send.

[rayli]

My iphone 7+ doesn’t have “Text Message Forwading” option. Can I still sync it?

[dtork]

Rich, really appreciate your helpful videos. How do I text non apple users with my non cellular ipadpro? Those android device contact names appear in red and won't send! Is this an issue for another video? Do I have to have a ipad with cellular to make it happen? Thanks.

[thomasruffaner]

Do you cover same topics but for Android phones?

[charlietuna]

I have same problem sending iMessage to non-apple user!

[perrypelican]

What about imessage and Android devices

[jean-pierrecoddron]

Excellent (again!). Maybe I missed the information, but is this message app for use between Apple users, or can you message to any smartphone, tablet or PC user?

[timjansen]

Well, you missed a whole lot of preliminary information. How do I set-up my Ipad to receive and send text messages? Is it possible?

[carolmandiann]

Can texting on an iPad be done with wifi connectivity?