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Send messages from Apple Watch

In the Messages app, you can compose and send text messages. You can also send a suggested reply, choose a quick reaction—like thumbs up, or reply to a specific message in a conversation.

Compose a message on Apple Watch

Go to the Messages app on your Apple Watch.
Tap at the top of the screen.
Tap Add Contact, then do one of the following:
- Choose a recent contact: Tap a contact from the list of recent conversations.
- Speak the name of a contact or dictate a phone number: Tap .
- Choose from your full list of contacts: Tap .
- Enter a phone number: Tap .
Tap Create Message, then enter your message.

Send a suggested reply

Go to the Messages app on your Apple Watch.
In a Messages conversation, scroll down to see the suggestions.
Tap a reply to send it.

Send a quick reaction with a tapback

Go to the Messages app on your Apple Watch.
Double-tap a specific message in a conversation, then choose a Tapback—like a thumbs up or heart.

Reply to a specific message in a conversation

To help keep a conversation organized, you can respond to a specific message inline.

Go to the Messages app on your Apple Watch.
In a Messages conversation, double-tap a specific message, then tap Reply.
Create your response, then tap Send.

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