How do you change your iMessages from your email to your cell phone number?

MY cell phone number shows up in the messages settings but it will not let me use my cell number it's not even highlighted like my email address

Hi Freekblood,
If you are having issues linking your telephone number and your Apple ID/email address for use in Messages, you may find the following article helpful:
iOS and OS X: Link your phone number and Apple ID for use with FaceTime and iMessage
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5538
Regards,
- Brenden

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