How Can I Receive My Mobile Text Messages Though Yahoo Messenger?

By Fred Decker

Yahoo Messenger can exchange text messages with your cellular phone.
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There are a number of instant-messaging programs available for casual chat. Some, such as Yahoo Messenger, offer a surprising range of features. For example, you can use Messenger to send texts to your friends or contacts and receive their texted replies. This is especially handy if your friends don't have data plans on their phones and can't use a Web-based interface.

From the Messenger Window

Step 1

Pull down the "Actions" menu and select "Send an SMS Message."

Step 2

Scroll through your list of contacts, select the person you wish to text, and click "OK."

Step 3

Type your message in the Messenger text box. When you're done, click "Send." The text will be delivered to your friend's phone. The response, when it comes, will be displayed in Messenger.

From Your Contacts List

Step 1

Scroll through your Yahoo Messenger contacts until you find the person you want to message.

Step 2

Right-click on that person's contact listing, then choose "SMS" from the pop-up menu.

Step 3

Type your message in the Messenger text box and click "Send." Your friend's response will be displayed in Messenger.

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