How to Send an SMS With AOL

1. Open the AIM or AOL software on your computer, and log into your account.
2. Click 'IM' on your Buddy List to open a new instant message.
3. Enter the phone number of the cell phone that you would like to send text messages to in the field labeled 'Email Address.' Before the phone number, add '+1'. For example, if the phone number that you would like to send an SMS message to is '407-555-1234,' enter '+14075551234'.
4. Enter the message that you would like to send via SMS message, and click 'Send' to send the message.