hand write a text message

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.

I never knew you could do that.

You are welcome.

Axel F.