Why can't i send text messages to those who don't have apple products?

I am unable to send text messages to those who don't have apple products.  Can someone help with how to do this?  I know imessages don't work to them, but I should still be able to text them.  Help?

Hi there!
If you want to send text messages on your iPad, you may be talking about the recent Continuity Feature. To do this you will also need an iPhone connected to the same wi-fi network.
On your iPhone:
Go to Settings
Then to Messages
Then 'Text Message Forwarding'
Turn on the device you want to send a text message, in your case your iPad.
Your phone should ask a code that it sent to your iPad. In the box type in the code that shows up on your iPad and press Allow.
You should be good to go.

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