1. Create new text message
Press the message icon.
![](http://wmstatic.global.ssl.fastly.net/ml/7151223-f-768466fe-c6a5-437d-b78f-e6a8bc65ebce.png?width=208&height=450)
Press the new message icon.
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2. Select recipient
Press To: and key in the first letters of the recipient's name.
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Press the required contact.
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3. Write text
Press the text input field and write the text for your text message.
![](http://wmstatic.global.ssl.fastly.net/ml/7151223-f-1dba2ec6-024c-4cf0-8bc4-7963cca18e80.png?width=208&height=450)
4. Record text using dictation
Press the microphone icon and say the required text.
When using dictation in a supported language, your phone can do automatic punctuation. You can also say emojis, e.g. by saying "happy emoji".
![](http://wmstatic.global.ssl.fastly.net/ml/7151223-f-263616bd-e142-4a04-a0b4-a5aabeba9502.png?width=208&height=450)
Press the microphone icon to end dictation.
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5. Send text message
Press the send icon.
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6. Return to the home screen
Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.
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