hand write a text message

Are we no longer able to turn our phone sideways and hand write a text message?

iPhone 7, iOS 13

Posted on May 14, 2020 10:51 AM

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Posted on May 14, 2020 11:06 AM

I have always been able to do so for quite some time. I believe since iOS 10 or longer.

It still works on my iPhone Xs Max and iOS 13.x.x



  1. Select the name of the contact in Messages from the list.
  2. Turn your iPhone 90 degrees and you should see the icon circled in red in the picture on your keyboard.
  3. Tap on that icon and begin handwriting
  4. When complete then Hit SEND.


Axel F.

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May 14, 2020 11:06 AM in response to Gusisajoke

I have always been able to do so for quite some time. I believe since iOS 10 or longer.

It still works on my iPhone Xs Max and iOS 13.x.x



  1. Select the name of the contact in Messages from the list.
  2. Turn your iPhone 90 degrees and you should see the icon circled in red in the picture on your keyboard.
  3. Tap on that icon and begin handwriting
  4. When complete then Hit SEND.


Axel F.

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