Where do I find messages on my ipad?
Once I’ve turned on messaging on my ipad, where do I find the messages?
iPad, iPadOS 14
The iPad User Guide for iPadOS is also a rich source of information - that comprehensively describes your iPad and its many features. Here are links to both the downloadable and online versions of the Guide:
iPad User Guide on Apple Books
iPad User Guide - Apple Support
Within the User Guide you will find an entire chapter on using Messages and the iMessage App.
