Sending SMS

Sending SMS

A quick walkthrough to compose and send an SMS in YakChat, including an alternative flow from your Contacts.

How to Send an SMS

Follow these steps to send an SMS from YakChat.

Step 1: Choose your sending inbox

  1. Open YakChat.
  2. Select the inbox you want to send from.

Step 2: Start a new message

  1. Click the + button to start a new message.

Step 3: Address your message

  1. In the To field, enter your contact’s name or phone number.

Step 4: Compose your message

  1. Above the text box, use the drop-down menu and select SMS.
  2. Type your message.
  3. Click the emoji icon and choose any emoji you’d like to include.

Tip: Keep an eye on the segment counter—it shows how many message segments your text will use as you type.

Tip: Need a new line without sending? Press Shift + Enter and keep typing.

Step 5: Send your message

  1. Press Enter or click Send to deliver your message.

Step 6: Send directly from Contacts (alternative)

  1. Navigate to the contact list.
  2. Choose a contact.
  3. Click Message, then compose and send as above.

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