How to Write Handwritten Messages on an iPhone

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Want to use your finger to write a text message on your iPhone's screen? The Messages app on your iPhone makes it easy to send custom handwritten notes to your friends. There's even a selection of pre-written options to choose from. We'll show you exactly how to write text messages by hand on your iPhone's screen and send them using iMessage.

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    It’s the green app with a white speech bubble, usually found on your home screen.
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    This will change the screen’s orientation.
    • If your screen will not rotate, orientation lock may be enabled. If so, swipe up from the bottom of your screen and tap the lock icon in the upper-right corner. It will change from orange to gray.
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    Tap the squiggly line. It's at the bottom-right corner of the keyboard to the left of the microphone.
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    • You can also select a pre-written message by tapping on one in the menu at the bottom of the screen.
    • To undo writing, tap Undo in the top-left corner of the screen.
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    It’s in the top-right corner of the screen.
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    It’s the circle with the upward-pointing arrow on the middle-right side of the message field.
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    You can just write in cursive the same way you would write in any other type of handwriting on your iPhone.
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    Go to the bottom-right of your keyboard where there looks like a little scribble. Tap that, then it should work.
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      1. Open Messages .
      2. Tap a conversation.
      3. Turn your iPhone to landscape orientation.
      4. Use your finger to write a message or choose a pre-written message.
      5. Tap Done .
      6. Tap the send icon.

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