Send a text message

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Composing and sending text messages

The number of recipients that you can send a text message to depends on your wireless service provider.

1.On the Home screen, click the Text Messages icon.

2.Press the key > Compose Text Message.

3.In the To field, do one of the following:

•Type a contact name.

•Press the key > Choose Contact. Click a contact.

•Type a phone number that can receive text messages (including the country code and area code). Press the key on the keyboard.

•If your BlackBerry® device is connected to a CDMA network, you can type an email address.

4.Type a message.

5.Press the key on the keyboard.

Resend a message

You cannot change a text message before you resend it.

In a sent message, press the key.

•To change the message, click Edit. Change the message. Press the key > Send.

•To change the recipients, click Edit. Highlight a contact. Press the key > Change Address. Click a new contact. Press the

key > Send.

•To resend the message without changing it, click Resend.

Set whether pressing the Enter key sends text messages

You can stop your text messages from being sent each time that you press the , which might prevent you from accidentally sending a message if you plan to include several lines of text.

1.On the Home screen, click the Text Messages icon.

2.Press the key > Options > Text Messaging.

3.In the General Text Messaging Options section, clear the Press Enter Key to Send check box.

4.Press the key > Save.

Forward a text message

You cannot forward text messages that contain content that is copyright protected.

In a message, press the key > Forward or Forward As.

9800, NO_CARRIERCNETTORCH9800BLKATT, 68001 specifications

The BlackBerry 6800 series, including the notable BlackBerry Torch 9800, represents a significant milestone in mobile technology at the time of its release. Launched in 2010, the Torch 9800 was one of the first devices to combine a touchscreen interface with a physical QWERTY keyboard, catering to both touchscreen enthusiasts and classic BlackBerry users who appreciated tactile feedback.

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Models: 9800 NO_CARRIERCNETTORCH9800BLKATT 68001

Composing and sending text messages