How to Send an SMS to a Phone Number

1. Go to the SMS message icon on your cell phone. The label may read 'Messages,' 'Text Messages' or perhaps 'Messaging,' depending on the type of cell phone you own.
2. Click on the icon. Another screen will load with a message box with a blinking cursor in the 'To:' section. Begin typing the person's name if you already have it saved in your cell phone address book. If not, type in their cell phone number or home number.
3. Move the cursor down to the text message box when you are finished typing the person's name or number.
4. Type in your SMS message with the keyboard of your cell phone. Click 'Send' when you are done. The SMS message will appear on the recipient's cell phone or, if you sent it to a home phone, the recipient will hear a recorded computer message when he answers the phone or on his home voicemail.