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Grandson tried, but I still can't do it!

15 years ago

To show me how to text.

Nope, still can't.

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carol_in_california
15 years ago
I practiced texting my DD....she got it and told me not to text her anymore since it cost her 20 cents.
Just keep trying....do you have the booklet that came with your phone. It will explain it.
eileen101
15 years ago
Do you have the cell phone with the key pad? That helped me, but I can only text, "OK". It works for me. :)
Eileen
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Georgysmom
15 years ago
Don't really want to know how. However, if I had a grandson or grandaughter I might feel differently.
Chi
15 years ago
The keyboard phones help a lot. Just think of it like typing. :) It's addictive though...so much more convenient than calling people.
katlan
15 years ago
I love txting. Do it all the time. I actually prefer using the number keypad using the word option as opposed to using the actual "typewriter" keys.

You can do it Glenda, really you can. Write down the steps as he shows you then you can practice and practice.

Maybe writing it in your own words will be easier than the book? I know that way has helped me before.
joan_mn
15 years ago
I couldn't do it, until I got a phone with a QWERTY keyboard (first one was slide-out, now a Nokia with a Blackberry-like appearance). Much better than trying to use the number keys!
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
15 years ago
Our phone plan does not include texting and that is how I want it, I detest texting. My new android smart phone does have a virtual keyboard but I just am not good at maneuvering my poor fingers on something that small, I can do it and have done it but don't care for it.
However some people do still send me texts which cost 20cents each and if they have pictures in them it is quite a bit more. So before you get going with it make sure if your plan covers the cost of texting.

I keep telling them NOT to text me but they seem to be addicted to texting.
glenda_al
Original Author
15 years ago
All I wanted to do was to text a number to local ice cream place and get a free waffle cone :o)
lynn_d
15 years ago
LOL!!! Glenda you are a hoot!
OklaMoni
15 years ago
Glenda, I understand... but will not text, nor befriend something on face book for free stuff.

Raven, call your provider, and have them block texts. I no longer have to pay for texts I don't want, nor feel that I need.

Moni
linda_in_iowa
15 years ago
I have US Cellular and all my incomings are free. I only text to answer someone. I think it costs me 25 cents a text but I will find out with my next phone bill. I needed to text back to a friend several times while on RAGBRAI.
Toni S
15 years ago
I love to text my kids! I don't often text them for the heck of it though. They'll text me that they are ready to be picked up and I'll answer in a quick text. Or Someone has a quick question, I'd rather they text me and we are done. Although I don't have any problems talking on the phone, texting is so much easier for short tidbits of info. The kids all type as fast as I do and I type pretty quick!
So good luck Glenda, You may find that once you learn to text, that you'll have a small easy way of staying in touch with your grandson.
glenda_al
Original Author
15 years ago
Well, I had a scoop, free, of chocolate lovers trash. Sure was good!
pattico_gw
15 years ago
Glenda...when I open my contacts (where you put in names email addresses and phone numbers of friends and family) it gives me give me three options to click on. One is phone number, one is email and the other is text.

I have a touch phone so I touch on the box for text(SMS) at the bottom it will give you a place for your message. Mine says "enter message here"... That's where you type what you want to say. Do you have a keypad or do you have to do it on your numbers. If you have to do it on your numbers it is just not worth the trouble . I'd buy a phone that has a keypad.

Also it is not necessary to use all the short cuts on words like the kids use. I just put in the words. and hope they can still read real words.

Good luck.

patti
sandy_in_ia
15 years ago
I have 750 minutes of texting a month.....most months, I use at least 600. We had some family in the hospital out of state, texting is 'free', phone calls are roaming from there. So....LOTS of texting, and hopefully I don't go over my minutes!! (I will get a text when I am close to going over) I honestly HATE talking on the phone...and yes, I am a secretary/receptionist! LOL I much rather text than call.
glenda_al
Original Author
15 years ago
Well, I'm not into texting.

At least I got my free scoop of ice cream, today, from Brusters.
country_bumpkin_al
15 years ago
Glenda..you may now find yourself on the receiving end of a LOT of text messages you don't want. Least that was my experience when I text a number for something (don't remember what). Within days I was bombarded with text messages. When you send a text...that also sends your phone number.

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