NO COMPOSE BUTTON

[Nellen]

I just got my third LG flip Tracphone. It is slightly different from the old one but looks good to me. I have had flip phones before, easy to learn how to use. This one has no "compose" button. The manual clearly states that there is a compose button and to use it. I have checked the model #, downloaded the correct manual and read it thoroughly. It tells you in one of the steps to hit the compose button but there is no compose button. I have played with this endlessly and cannot figure this out. I cannot send a message unless someone sends me a message and I reply. It is also difficult also to find the messages. What am I missing?!!!!!!!!! PLEASE DONOT TELL ME TO DOWNLOAD THE MANUAL. I HAVE IT ALREADY. There was no manual in the box. Thank you for any help

 

[rgd1101]

https://manuals.plus/m/b27f785aa131b773d0262209a65173c89e477ce50dff20ef45fdabe8c71f5950
it a soft key. not a hardware key. what does it said on the screen after you hit messaging?