How To Text
An article on the basics of how to text including an added useful resource.
Knowing how to text is becoming ever more important in a faster paced world where technology is becoming more advanced by the day. The basic steps when learning how to text are;
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Go into the menu of your phone and select messages.
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Select “text messages” (or SMS).
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Select “write message” (or a similar option).
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Input your text message using the phone keypad. The standard set-up is so that you must individually press the button the required number of times to get a letter. For example; press the number 7 four times to get an “S”.
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Finally, click either “OK” or “Send” and input the number you wish to send the text message to.
When learning how to text you must remember that the aim of texting is to text quickly. Common ways of increasing the speed of writing a text are to minimize keystrokes by abbreviating words and by leaving out capitalization and punctuation.
Common abbreviations are; “y” instead of “why”, “b” instead of “be”, “r” instead of “are” and “u” instead of “you”.
If, after enough failed attempts at becoming a skilled texter, you still haven't mastered the art of how to text – there are other options! Many mobile phones now have voice recognition and you can talk to your phone to text; although some texts created through voice recognition may not be 100% accurate as voice recognition can lead to misinterpretation of local dialect.
A resource I have found useful can be found at http://www.squidoo.com/text_messaging It includes a lot of quality information detailing tips and advice for mobile users of any experience.
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