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title: How do I set-up my texts?
description: Sending out your first text can be a bit intimidating, but don't worry! We're here to help you game plan the best approach for your channel.
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# How do I set-up my texts?

## Sending out your first text can be a bit intimidating, but don't worry! We're here to help you game plan the best approach for your channel.

### First, decide what you want your text to say

To begin, simply start typing in your copy for your text. There is a **640 character limit** per text, reflected in a counter you'll see in the bottom righthand corner. 

### **![Screenshot 2024-09-03 at 5.39.24 PM](https://help.joinsubtext.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-09-03%20at%205.39.24%20PM.png?width=688&height=508&name=Screenshot%202024-09-03%20at%205.39.24%20PM.png)**

 

You can also **add emojis to your text** by right-clicking or navigating to the bottom left corner and clicking on the emoji symbol. 😁

### **Can I add attachments to my text? 📎**

You can absolutely attach files to your broadcast! At the bottom of the new broadcast screen, you will see the paperclip icon where you can click to add your attachments.

 

![Screenshot 2024-06-21 at 12.28.59 PM](https://help.joinsubtext.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-06-21%20at%2012.28.59%20PM.png?width=360&height=220&name=Screenshot%202024-06-21%20at%2012.28.59%20PM.png)

***Couple specifications to note:***

- Attachment Size: Max **1GB** for photos and videos
- If a subscriber has your contact card saved, the media will be delivered in line with the text as a wrapped Subtext link. See below for preview ⬇️
  
  ![Screenshot 2024-06-21 at 12.31.12 PM](https://help.joinsubtext.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-06-21%20at%2012.31.12%20PM.png?width=225&height=419&name=Screenshot%202024-06-21%20at%2012.31.12%20PM.png)

### **Can I add links to my text? 🔗**

You can absolutely add links to your broadcast! And better yet, we can help you make them branded Subtext short links! 

 

![Screenshot 2024-09-03 at 5.40.31 PM](https://help.joinsubtext.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-09-03%20at%205.40.31%20PM.png?width=527&height=311&name=Screenshot%202024-09-03%20at%205.40.31%20PM.png)

**[\*\*\*Check out all you need to know about linking in your broadcasts. 📖](https://help.joinsubtext.com/all-the-info-about-links?hsLang=en)**

### **Now that my text is ready, who do I send it to? 👫**

**Sending a text to your whole audience? Or maybe just a small group?**

Either way, that totally happens in this tab too. But it’s such a special feature, it deserves its own section!

![Screenshot 2024-09-03 at 5.41.47 PM-1](https://help.joinsubtext.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-09-03%20at%205.41.47%20PM-1.png?width=560&height=363&name=Screenshot%202024-09-03%20at%205.41.47%20PM-1.png)

**[\*\*\*Click here to learn how to segment your audience!](https://help.joinsubtext.com/segmentation?hsLang=en)**

 

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