Messaging overview

In Messaging you can do the following:

  • Get all the messages on your device copied to the computer when you connect your device to the computer.

  • Read the messages stored on your computer.

  • Retain copies of your messages on the computer even if you delete the messages from your device.

  • View the messages from your device when the device is connected to the computer.

  • Send messages to individual people or to contact groups.

  • Reply to and forward messages you have received.

  • Manage your messages, for example, by organizing messages into smart groups and by deleting messages.

  • Easily find messages you have sent or received by filtering the messages stored on your computer or on your device.

  • Keep track of new messages:

    • The number displayed over the Messaging icon in the top navigation bar indicates how many unread messages you have on your device.

    • For new messages you receive, notifications are displayed in the Windows notification area, at the far right end of the taskbar.

 

See also:

Opening Messaging

Messaging overview