Text message window

[JanM19]

I am finding it really frustrating when I key in a text message that the window is so tiny and I can only see around half a dozen words. And because the window is so small it's difficult to scroll up to review the message before sending. Is there a way to make the window larger?

[drey_p]

Hi there

More than likely not!  What phone are you using - you've not given us much to work with.

[JanM19]

Hi ... It's a Vodafone Smart prime 6 !

[drey_p]

As it is an Android device, you may be able to change the zoom of the window by using the volume down key but not much else - the window is pretty much set at that size.

[JanM19]

Thanks ... And I assumed it would be set but thought I would ask. Volume button didn't help, but thanks anyway 

[jeffkinn · Accepted solution]

Use a different messaging client - Handcent for instance has a lot more flexibility than the stock android messaging client. You may well be able to change the size of the messaging window there - can't remember offhand.

The beauty of Android is that you do not have to use the apps that come with the phone - try different keyboard, messaging and email apps etc. There are hundreds in the Google Play store.

[JanM19]

Fantastic. Thank you so much. Have just downloaded the app you suggested. Life changing. Very happy 😀

[jeffkinn]

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@JanM19 wrote:

Fantastic. Thank you so much. Have just downloaded the app you suggested. Life changing. Very happy 😀

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If you mean Handcent, take some time to play with it. You can change the look and feel quite a lot. Also, for a small price, you can get a Handcent account and backup your settings, MMSs and SMSs to the Handcent cloud service. I found that to be very useful.

[BandOfBrothers]

My daughter has the Microsoft Lumia 435 and that's the same. 

Their isn't a way to enlarge her text box as far as I can see. 

I have fired off some feedback for her. 

[BandOfBrothers]

This is the full user manual http://www.vodafone.com/content/dam/group/devices/downloads/smartprime6/VF_895N_UM_EN_20150717.pdf

If you find no help in this then perhaps if convenient visit your most local Vodafone shop whom I'm sure will be able to advise.