Abstract: A multipurpose text application which provides a user interface which provides a plurality of delivery mechanisms or actions for handling a text document prepared using the user interface. Actions can include text messaging, instant messaging, emailing, creating contact entries, creating calendar entries, creating journal entries, creating note or memos, creating tasks, and storing a draft of the text document. The user can select one or more actions before, during or after the text document is created. In addition, the network status of one or more intended recipients can be monitored to assist the user in selecting the action.