Open your text conversation and tap the (+) button.
In the Messages app, open the conversation with the person you want to text. Look at the bottom-left corner right beside the “Text Message” or “iMessage” box and tap the gray circle with a plus sign (+).
🔍 What to look for on your iPhone screen: Gray circle with a plus (+) to the left of the text box
🏮 Lanny’s pointer tip: “Tap the (+) button next to the message box!”
👉 Try it now: Tap the (+) button on your iPhone, then return here.
💡 Helpful Note: On newer iOS versions, Apple moved the camera and photo buttons inside this single (+) menu to keep the bottom bar tidy.
You can type a short note below the photo if you like, or send just the picture. When you are ready, tap the round circle with the upward arrow on the right side of the message box.
🔍 What to look for on your iPhone screen: Solid circle with a white upward arrow (↑)
🏮 Lanny’s pointer tip: “Tap the ↑ arrow to whoosh it on its way!”
👉 Try it now: Tap the upward arrow to send your photo.
💡 Helpful Note: Remember: the photo is only sent once you tap that upward arrow.
