How to Write Handwritten Messages in iOS 10

Here is a guide on how to write handwritten messages in iOS 10.

When texting our friends and loved ones, we often want to add some form of personalization. There were always ways to add emoji or images by copying and pasting, but now with iOS 10, Apple has added the ability to write handwritten notes to the Messages app!

This can be a very fun addition to the usual Message threads that give a personal touch to the person you’re messaging. While writing any message thread you can access this handwritten menu and personalize your note for your friend and send it at the touch of a button.

How to Write Handwritten Messages in iOS 10

Here are the steps to take to send handwritten messages in the Messages app.

Watch the video above to learn how to write handwritten messages on iOS 10.

Writing in Landscape

When you open a Message thread in iOS 10, you can normally switch your iPhone to landscape view to get a larger keyboard area and additional typing tools. But now the default is to reveal the handwriting screen where you can select various pre-loaded messages and draw your own.

Using your finger to draw on the clear white area will allow you to sign or type anything you want as long as it fits within the window directions for a total of two screens. The receipt will then see your handwritten message pop up before landing for stroke.

This is great for signing your name, saying I love you, or adding a little cartoon to your message. If you don’t want to set this feature as the default, tap the keyboard icon in the lower right corner to return to the normal landscape view of your keyboard.

In addition to Digital Touch, this is one of the new features Apple has added to the Messages app that provides another way to connect with loved ones on a more personal level.

Handwritten messages will likely be a feature that many users ignore, but it will give those who like a more personal touch a better tool to do so.