How to SMS Text

1. Find the messaging function on your phone. Make sure your cell phone's keypad is unlocked so that you are able to press buttons, or select buttons on the screen if you have a touch phone. Look on the menu for the section with the title 'Messages'; it may have an envelope icon. Select the 'Messages' option so that it takes you through to more messaging options.
2. Create a message. You should be able to see a number of messaging options listed. Select the option that allows you to create a new message. This might have the title of 'Create Message' or 'New Message.'
3. Start writing. When you have selected the new message option, you will see a blank screen. This is a blank SMS message. How you will write your text message depends on what type of phone you have. If you have a touch screen, a small keyboard will appear on the screen. Simply touch each letter on the screen to form the words of your text message. You will will also see a space bar at the bottom and buttons for punctuation, just like on the keyboard of a computer. Type your text message as you would type onto a keyboard.
4. Use buttons to write an SMS message. If your phone has buttons rather than a touch screen, you will need to press the corresponding sequence of buttons you need to create the words of your text message. There are 12 buttons on the keypad of a standard cell phone, running from '1' through '9,' with '0,' '#' and '*' keys. You will see that buttons '2' through to '9' have letters written on them as well. Typically, button '2' has 'ABC' written on it, '3' has 'DEF,' '4' has 'GHI,' '5' has 'JKL,' '6' has 'MNO,' '7' has 'PQRS,' '8' has 'TUV' and '9' has 'WXYZ.' You need to press each button a certain number of times, depending on the letter's position in relation to the other letters on the key. For example, to write the letter 'B,' press the '2' key twice because 'B' appears second in the sequence of letters. To write the word 'hello,' press the '4' key twice, the '3' key twice, the '5' key three times, the '5' key three times again and finally the '6' key three times.
5. Use punctuation. You will also need to find the keys on your phone that allow you to punctuate your SMS messages. On many phones, you will find this on the spare buttons of the phone that don't have letters written on them; i.e., keys '1,' '0,' '*' and '#.' You will be able to scroll through many options for punctuation, including question marks, currency symbols and exclamation marks.
6. Send the message. Once you have completed writing the text message, you are ready to send it. You should see that a send option has appeared on the bottom of your phone's screen. Alternatively, press the 'menu' button on your phone, which will bring up an option for you to send the message. When you select the 'send' option, your phone will bring up a space for you to type a phone number into, or the option to browse your address book. Either manually type in the phone number, or browse your phone book to find the person to whom you want to send the message. Select the correct person, then press the 'send' option. Your phone will indicate with a message on the screen that it is sending the message.

How to Make Your Own Animated Text Messages

Animated Message with Text
1. Create an animated GIF online. Websites such as Textanim and Cool Text allow you to create free animated GIFs using text.
2. Enter the text you want to include in your message. When you're finished entering the text, select an animated font style, the font size and the font color. Depending on the site you choose, you may also be able to select the animated direction for your image.
3. Preview your new animated GIF. If you're satisfied with the image, click the 'Download' link and save the file to your computer.
4. Select a free, online text messaging service, such as Text 4 Free, that allows you to upload and send graphics.
5. Enter the recipient's mobile phone number and cell phone provider.
6. Upload your file and click the 'Send Message' button to send your animated text message.
Animated Message with Digital Images
7. Create an animated GIF with digital images online. Websites including Verizon Wireless, Gickr and Gifninja allow you to create an animated GIF with personal photographs.
8. Determine which photographs you would like to use in your animated GIF, and upload the images.
9. Choose an animation speed, such as slow, normal or fast. After choosing the animation speed, preview your new image.
10. Save the animated GIF to your computer.
11. Select a website that allows you to send free text messages, such as Text 4 Free.
12. Enter the recipient's 10-digit cell phone number and cell phone provider. You also have the option to type a personal message.
13. Upload your image by clicking the 'Browse' button, locating the animated GIF on your computer and clicking 'Open.'
14. Click the 'Send Message' button to send your animated text message.

How to Send a Text to a Phone on Gmail

1. Launch a Web browser and log in to your Gmail account.
2. Click the settings icon at the top-right and then select 'Labs.'
3. Set 'SMS in Chat' to 'Enable' and then click 'Save Changes.'
4. Send a text message to a contact from your address book by hovering over the contact in the Google Talk pane and selecting 'More' and then 'Send SMS.' If your friend's phone number is already stored, the chat window will automatically open and you can send the text message. If you have not saved a phone number for the contact, Gmail will prompt you for one.
5. Send a text message to a specific phone number not in your contact list by typing the number, including area code, into the input box at the top of the Google Talk pane and then selecting 'Send SMS.'

How to Make a Phone Call on a Mac Computer

1. Go to skype.com and select the 'Download' tab on the navigation bar. Download the latest version of Skype for Mac OSx.
2. Once the file has finished downloading to your computer, double-click the .dmg file to mount it onto your desktop. Double-click the mounted volume on your desktop and drag the Skype icon to your 'Applications' folder. Skype is now installed onto your Mac.
3. Open Skype on your computer. The opening window prompts you for a Skype name and password. Click the 'Don't have a Skype name?' link. Enter a Skype name, password and email address that you will use for your new account. Agree to Skype's terms and conditions and click 'Create.'
4. Go back to skype.com. While Skype allows users to make calls from one computer to another for free, you pay for calls from your Mac computer to either a land line or mobile phone. Scroll down the page to the 'Call phone from Skype' section. Click either 'Pay as you go' or 'Pay monthly.'
5. Click the 'Buy Skype Credit' to purchase credit that allows you to make calls to land line or mobile phones. Sign in to your Skype account with the Skype name and password you just created. Enter the amount of Skype credit you want and your payment method. Click 'Buy now.'
6. Once you have purchased your Skype credit, open the Skype application on your Mac computer. Sign in with your Skype name and password. On the upper right corner of Skype, you should be able to see your newly available Skype balance.
7. At the bottom of your Skype window, click 'Call Phones or Send SMS.' A numeric keypad will pop up. Enter the phone number you wish to call and click the green phone icon on the bottom right corner of the window.

How to Send an SMS From a Prepaid Airtel

Text SMS
1. Click on 'Text Messages' or a similar command on your Airtel prepaid phone.
2. Type a message of up to 160 characters, including spaces and punctuation.
3. Click on 'Send' and then either type in the phone number of your recipient, or select it from your phone's directory if you have already saved it. Click 'Send' again and the text will be sent as an SMS message.
Voice SMS
4. Dial the '*' key and then the cell phone number of your recipient anywhere in India.
5. Record your message after you hear a beep. You can record up to 30 seconds.
6. Press the '#' key or just disconnect the call, and your voice recording will be sent as an SMS message.

How to Work Sms Text Messengers

Using A Cell Phone to Send a Text Message
1. Go to the menu section of your cell phone and select text messages. If you are unsure how to access your cell phone menu, consult your cell phone's user guide. This will open up a blank page to begin typing your message.
2. At the top of the blank page, there will be a section called 'TO.' In this section, put the name or phone number of the person you are sending your text message to. If the person you are send the text message to is already in your phone book, most phones will allow you access your phone book to enter information from your contact list. If a person is not in your contacts list, be sure you have the right phone number for the person you are sending the text message.
3. Now you can type a you text message in the blank page underneath the 'TO' section. You can use up to 150 characters in your text message. This includes letters, numbers or any sort of punctuation. Press the send button on your phone to send your message.
Sending a Text Message Using an Instant Messanger Service
4. Download the instant messenger service to your computer or cell phone. If you are unsure which to download stick with a commonly used messenger like Windows Live Messenger, AIM, Yahoo or Google. The Messenger you choose will give you instructions on how to download their service to your computer or cell phone. After you have downloaded your instant messenger service, you can import your email accounts to make sending text messages easier.
5. Locate the text message icon on your instant messenger service. This icon is usually shaped like a phone. If you are unsure as to what a icon does, hover your mouse over the icon and you will see a small pop up box telling you what that icon does.
6. Click on the text message button. Much like with a cell phone you will see a 'TO' section at the top of the page. You can also populate this section using your contact lists. Type your message and press the send button to send the message.

How to Send a MSG to a Cell Phone from Linux

1. Open your preferred Linux Web browser and navigate to TextForFree. Enter the receiver's cell number and then the title for the text message. Enter your text message and select the recipient's cell provider. Click 'Send Free Text Message!'
2. Open your preferred Linux Web browser and navigate to SendSMSNow. Choose your recipient's country and enter her phone number. Enter your cell number in the 'From' box and then enter the message. Click 'Send SMS.'
3. Open your preferred Linux Web browser and navigate to SMS Everywhere. Enter the 'Send to' number. Enter the message you want to send. Click 'Send Now.'