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How to Send an SMS "text" message from Yahoo! to a cell phone.

$How to Send an SMS \"text\" message from Yahoo! to a cell phone.$

This will show you how to send a short message from a computer via the Yahoo!™ website to a cell phone, including how to reply and accept replies which are received in chat format. This is free to send to cell phones in the United States.

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Step 1Www.yahoo.com

1. Go to www.Yahoo.com and click on the “Mail” button.

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11 comments

May 12, 2012. 2:24 PMwikiq says:

cool it works

Mar 12, 2012. 10:29 PMblodefood says:

This does not work to send to a 711 Speakout phone in Canada and I'm not sure about Speakout phones in the US. It works with most other providers in North America, though.

Suggestion: Do a test to make sure it goes through.

Feb 24, 2011. 5:13 AMunclex6 says:

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Oct 13, 2010. 9:04 PMjar313 says:

I think you could combine steps 6 & 7-- since the picture is the same for both, I had already started typing in the bottom box.

Oct 13, 2010. 9:03 PMjar313 says:

I think you could maybe zoom in a little bit on this picture. I can see what you want me to click on, but I don't know that I need the rest of the screen as much as I would like to see more detail.

Oct 13, 2010. 9:02 PMjar313 says:

Excellent arrow/circle usage.

Oct 12, 2010. 4:01 PMRAKattack says:

WOW! i didnt even know this existed! i am going to pass this on to my parents who are technologically incompetent (especially when it comes to text messaging!). With such clear steps they will undoubtedly be able to send me text messages in no time. Great idea and great work to whoever put this together!

Oct 12, 2010. 2:18 PMmarissa_e says:

With alot of my time at work being on a computer it is a quick and easy way to get in touch with my friends and family. It's very interesting to see how different forms of communication are being transformed and making it easier to stay connected to people!

Oct 12, 2010. 6:30 AMnursesue says:

Actually this helps my husband and me out quite a bit. We use texting to stay in contact all day long and use it extensively. I am on the computer alot so this way I don't have to have my phone by my side all the time. I can send a txt from the computer. Anything that makes life simpler is wonderful.

Thanks much

Oct 11, 2010. 6:43 PMnavig8r says:

New technology. Getting better all the time. This was great except that there are to many ads. I have a laptop with a broadband wireless adapter with Verizon. I can take it and use it anywhere I can get in touch with a tower and get service. Now I can txt anyone even if I don't have my cell. Now that's service.

Thanks to whom ever put this together.

David NM

Oct 11, 2010. 5:13 PMhummerbirdy says:

I never knew that I could use the computer to "text" people! I can now text my grandchildren in Michigan. I could not read some of the message on the screen, but I did get the idea. The video was helpful, but the arrow was too small to see without my glasses.
T.K. in CA