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What is a text box or message box?

After this, you will know exactly where to type your words.

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A text box is just an empty space where you type. You click or tap inside it first. Then your typing shows up there.

In ChatGPT, the text box sits near the bottom of the screen. It often says something like "Message" inside it. That is your cue to start typing.

Nothing is sent until you press the send button or the Enter key. So you can type slowly and fix mistakes first. Take all the time you need.

Try this
  1. Look at the bottom of the ChatGPT screen.
  2. Find the empty bar that says "Message".
  3. Click or tap inside it once.
  4. Type your words. They will appear in the box.
  5. Press send when you are ready.
Buddy, your friendly guide
Buddy says

If you do not see your words appear, tap the box once more to wake it up.

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