You can send text messages, images, and much more. You can reply within a conversation or to specific comments in a thread. You can even use Siri to listen and respond to your messages.
To fully use all the features in the Messages app, make sure you on your iPad.
Tap contacts from the list.
Do any of the following:
Tap the text field above the keyboard, then type your message. (Tap to photos, videos, stickers, and more with .
If you have an to send your message.
If you have an .
To return to the main conversation, tap the blurred background.
Touch and hold a message to react with a > Siri > Messaging with Siri > Automatically Send Messages, then turn on Automatically Send Messages.
WARNING: Avoid distractions while driving. See , and the message appears in a blue bubble.
If you can’t use iMessage (which happens, for example, when a recipient isn’t using an Apple device), you can use SMS, MMS, or RCS. Messages sent with SMS, MMS, or RCS appear in green bubbles.
For more information, see the Apple Support article Have a group conversation in Messages on iPadCollaborate on projects with Messages on iPad