Open your phone’s Settings
Tap Messages or Apps
Find SMS, Text Messages, or Messaging settings
Turn off SMS/MMS or disable the Messages app
Set another app as the...
Use your phone carrier’s web messaging portal
Use Google Voice in a browser
Use iMessage on a Mac
Use Messages for Web with Android and Google Messages
Use...
Open your Messages app
Tap your profile icon or the three-dot menu
Go to Messages settings
Tap Chat features, RCS chats, or Advanced settings
Turn off Chat features...
Use your phone carrier’s web messaging service if available
Use Google Messages for web with an Android phone
Use iMessage on a Mac with an iPhone
Use...
Choose a bulk SMS platform or messaging service
Import your contact list
Verify recipient consent and compliance requirements
Segment your audience if needed
Write a short, clear message
Personalize...
Open your messaging app
Start a new text message or open an existing conversation
Tap the attachment, plus, or media icon
Select GIF, Gallery, or Stickers
Search for...
Use the word "balloons" in your message
Add balloon-related emojis if supported by the app
Send a balloon sticker or GIF
Type a balloon-themed ASCII art
Use a...
Open the Messages app
Start a new message or open an existing conversation
Type your text
Long-press the Send button
Tap Screen
Swipe to Confetti
Tap the Send button
Wait for...
Open Messages on your iPhone
Start a new message or open an existing conversation
Type your text
Press and hold the blue send button
Tap Screen
Swipe to the...
Open your messaging app
Open the conversation
Tap the plus, attachment, or media icon
Select GIF or search for GIF
Choose the GIF you want
Tap send
If your app...
Check your phone’s Messages app for an Archive, Hidden, or Spam folder
Open the Messages app menu and look for Archived conversations
Use the search bar...
Open your messaging app
Find the conversation with the message you want to resend
Tap and hold the message
Select Copy or Forward
Paste the message into a...
Keep it short and clear
Reply directly to the message
Match the tone of the other person
Be polite and respectful
Ask a question if needed
Use proper spelling...
Open the group text conversation
Tap the group name, info icon, or details button
Look for the option to leave, exit, or remove yourself
Tap Leave Conversation...
Open the text message conversation
Take screenshots of the messages
Print the screenshots from your phone or computer
Use your phone’s share or print option if available
Sync...
Open the Messages app
Select the conversation or message thread
Delete the message or conversation
Empty the Recently Deleted folder if available
Turn off message syncing on other...
Use a private or locked messaging app
Turn on screen lock and app lock
Disable message previews on the lock screen
Archive the conversation
Mute the chat notifications
Delete...
Open the group text
Tap the group name or info icon
Look for Leave this conversation or Exit group
Tap Leave this conversation
Confirm if prompted
If no leave...
Open the text message you want to forward
Tap and hold the message
Select Forward
Enter the email address in the recipient field
Send the message
If Forward is...
Open your phone’s Settings app
Tap Apps or Applications
Select your Messages app
Tap Notifications
Turn off Allow notifications
To stop sending SMS, disable Cellular/Mobile Data or Airplane Mode
To...
Open the messaging app
Open the conversation you want to change
Tap the chat menu or conversation settings
Select Wallpaper, Background, or Chat Theme
Choose a preset background...
Open your phone’s Settings app
Tap Display or Display & Brightness
Tap Font size or Text size
Move the slider to adjust the size
Open Messages to check...
Be clear and direct
Keep the message short
Use honest but kind language
Avoid blaming or arguing
State that the relationship is over
Do not leave room for false...
Open the conversation with the person
Tap their name or profile at the top
Select Block Contact or Block Number
Confirm the block
On iPhone, open the contact...
Use your phone’s built-in backup and restore feature
On Android, back up messages to Google One or device backup
On iPhone, back up messages to iCloud...
Open the group text
Tap the group name or details
Select Leave this conversation if available
Mute notifications for the chat if you cannot leave
Turn off group...
Start with a simple greeting
Mention something specific to them
Ask an open-ended question
Keep the first message short
Reference a shared interest or experience
Use a casual tone
Respond...
Open your messaging app
Start a new message
Add multiple recipients to the To field
Enter the phone numbers or select contacts
Make sure group messaging is enabled...
Open your messaging app
Start a new message
Add multiple contacts to the recipient field
Enter your message
Send the message
Save the group as a contact group if...
Open your messaging app
Start a new message or open an existing conversation
Enter the recipient
Type your text message
Look for a schedule, send later, or delayed...
Open your messaging app
Start a new message
Add multiple recipients or create a group
Enter the phone numbers or select contacts
Type your message
Send the message
Check that...
