How do I send a WhatsApp message to a phone number step by step?

How do I send a WhatsApp message to a phone number step by step - briefly?

To send a WhatsApp message to a phone number, follow these steps:

  1. Open the WhatsApp application on your device.
  2. Tap on the "New Chat" icon, enter the recipient's phone number, and press "Send".

How do I send a WhatsApp message to a phone number step by step - in detail?

To send a WhatsApp message to a phone number, follow these detailed steps:

  1. Install WhatsApp: Ensure that you have the WhatsApp application installed on your device. You can download it from the Google Play Store for Android devices or the App Store for iOS devices.
  2. Open WhatsApp: Locate and tap on the WhatsApp icon to open the application.
  3. Login/Sign Up: If you already have a WhatsApp account, enter your phone number and verify it via the OTP (One-Time Password) sent to your registered number. If you are new to WhatsApp, follow the on-screen instructions to create an account by entering your phone number and verifying it with the OTP.

  4. Access Contacts or New Chat: Once logged in, you have two options:

    • To send a message to a contact already saved in your phone's address book, tap on the 'Chats' tab at the bottom of the screen. This will display a list of all your contacts who are also using WhatsApp. Select the contact you wish to message.
    • If the number is not saved in your contacts, tap on the 'New Chat' icon (it looks like a pencil and paper) located at the top right corner of the screen.
  5. Enter Phone Number: In the 'To:' field that appears, enter the phone number you wish to message. Make sure to include the country code if the recipient is in another country. For example, if sending a message to the United States, you would enter +1 followed by the area code and the phone number.
  6. Type Your Message: After entering the phone number, tap on the text input field at the bottom of the screen. Type your message here. You can also attach files such as photos, videos, documents, or voice messages using the icons next to the text input field.
  7. Send the Message: Once you have typed your message and are ready to send it, tap on the 'Send' icon (a paper airplane). Your message will be sent to the recipient's phone number.

  8. Message Delivery Status: After sending the message, you can check its delivery status by looking at the message bubble:

    • A single check mark indicates that your message has been sent from your device.
    • Two check marks indicate that your message has been delivered to the recipient's phone.
    • If there are two blue check marks, it means the recipient has read your message.

By following these steps, you can successfully send a WhatsApp message to any phone number.