How to Access Messaging on Windows 8: 6 Steps (with Pictures)

Questions and Answers

Windows 8 has a feature where you can sync with windows messenger and Hotmail. After you do this, you can get live updates right from the messaging tile.

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Steps

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   Click the windows key on your keyboard. It’s in the bottom left. Select “Messaging” in the purple box on the next screen.

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   Type in your email address and password in the boxes, then click “Start.” You can also click the “Sign up” button to get an account.

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   Right-click anywhere in the messaging screen and click “Invite” to invite new friends to your Messenger window.

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   Click in the top right to select your friend after you’ve added them.

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   View your messages with that friend in the purple boxes at the top of the screen. You can add new messages in the box at the bottom of the screen. Hit RETURN on your keyboard to send the message.

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