27Creating a new messageChapter 3: MessagingThis chapter shows you how to set up and use the SMS andMMS functions of your smartphone.All SMS and MMS messages are accessed via Messaging.Messaging automatically arranges received and sent messagesinto threads.To access Messaging tap Messaging on the home screen.Creating a new messageYou can use your phone to composeSMS or MMS messages.Tap New message to compose a newmessage.Enter the recipient’s phone number orname in the To field. Suggestedcontacts will be displayed in a drop-down list below the text field. To selecta suggested contact, tap the contact’sname.Once you have entered the recipient,enter your message in the text boxlabeled Type to compose.Note: SMS messages may be up to 160 characters long. If yourmessage is longer than 160 characters, it will be sent as multiplelinked messages. Most phones will automatically join the linkedmessages to present the recipient with a single long message,however, some older phones do not have this ability.