Send Text messages

[Dave Davison]

Still using an ancient Nokia mobile, need to send a text to someone on our allotment waiting list who is NOT on my contacts list, can this be done without adding the number to the said list please? Dave.

[HansV]

Once can usually type the phone number of the recipient in addition to selecting a contact...

[Dave Davison]

Thanks Hans.....trial and error has many times got me past a hurdle so will go down that route and see what happens. Cheers Dave.

[Rudi]

Hi Dave,

I agree with Hans. No matter how new or old the phone is, one would be able to send a text message to any other mobile (cell) phone by typing the number and selecting to text instead of call from the options or the menu commands. As a matter of fact, it might be easier to first go to the text messaging feature on your phone and then choose to create a new message. In the area to select the recipient, simply type their number instead of selecting from your contacts. Then press send...

[Dave Davison]

As ever........appreciate the comments, wend down that road Rudi, typed the short text message then "Send" next instead of selecting "Contacts" I scrolled down and discovered "Number" so typed in the casual number and off it went. Thanks....Dave.