Can't send text messages on M1 Mac

When I attempt to send a text message, I hit the enter key, nothing happens. I looked in the menu and found "Send message" but nothing happens when I click on it. It also shows a keyboard shortcut, command and a 180 degree arrow but I don't have a key like that. I did try command Enter but did nothing either. I finally just sent it from my phone. Is it possible to send a text message from a Mac?

iMac 24″, macOS 14.3

Posted on Mar 27, 2024 11:58 AM

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Posted on Mar 27, 2024 12:29 PM

Are you trying to send an iMessage (blue)? Or an SMS message (green)? Natively, Macs can't send SMS messages. They have to be paired with an iPhone.


Forward SMS/MMS text messages from your iPhone to other devices - Apple Support


iMessages should work from a Mac.


Set up Messages on Mac - Apple Support


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Mar 27, 2024 12:29 PM in response to davegbel

Are you trying to send an iMessage (blue)? Or an SMS message (green)? Natively, Macs can't send SMS messages. They have to be paired with an iPhone.


Forward SMS/MMS text messages from your iPhone to other devices - Apple Support


iMessages should work from a Mac.


Set up Messages on Mac - Apple Support


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