Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 User Manual page 62

Message Threads
Sent and received messages are grouped into message
threads. Threaded messages allow you to see all the
messages exchanged (similar to a chat program).
Message
thread
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To reply to a text message:
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. While the message is open, tap the Enter message field
3. Tap
Recipient
My text
Recipient's
To access message thread options:
text
and then type your reply message.
• Your texts colored blue and the recipient's replies are yellow.
(Send) to deliver your reply.
– or –
Tap (Menu), and then select one of the available
message options (page 52).
From the main Messages screen, touch and hold the
message to display the following options:
• View contact: Display the Contact's details.
• Add to contact: Add the phone number to your Contacts list.
• Delete thread: Delete the message thread.
• Add to spam numbers: Add the current sender to a spam list.
New texts from this sender are automatically blocked.
(Apps) (Messages).