How to call someone on WhatsApp?

How to call someone on WhatsApp - briefly?

To make a voice or video call on WhatsApp, simply open the chat with the contact you want to call and tap the phone icon located at the top right corner of the screen. This will immediately initiate the call.

How to call someone on WhatsApp - in detail?

To make a voice or video call on WhatsApp, follow these detailed steps:

1. Ensure You Have the Necessary Permissions:

   Before you can make calls on WhatsApp, you need to grant the app permission to access your microphone and camera (for video calls). Go to your device's settings, find WhatsApp in the list of apps, and enable these permissions.

2. Open WhatsApp:

   Launch the WhatsApp application on your smartphone. The app is represented by a green icon with a white phone inside it.

3. Navigate to the Contact or Group:

   • To call an individual contact, open the Chats tab and select the conversation with the person you want to call. If you haven't chatted with them before, you can find their name in the Contacts list by tapping on the 'Calls' tab at the bottom right of the screen.
   • To start a group call, open an existing group chat or create a new one by tapping on the three dots in the top-right corner and selecting "New Group."

4. Initiate the Call:

   • For an individual call: At the top right of the screen, you'll see icons for making a voice call (phone icon) or a video call (camera icon). Tap on the appropriate icon to start the call.
   • For a group call: Tap on the group name at the top of the chat, then tap on the 'Calls' tab. You will see options to make a voice or video call to all members of the group. Select your preferred option.

5. During the Call:

   During a WhatsApp call, you can use various features:

   • Mute: Tap on the microphone icon (for voice calls) or camera icon (for video calls) to mute yourself temporarily.
   • Switch Camera: If you're on a video call and want to switch between your front and rear cameras, tap on the 'Switch Camera' button.
   • Add Participants: In a group call, you can add more participants by tapping on the three dots at the top right of the screen and selecting "Add participant."

6. Ending the Call:

   To end a WhatsApp call, simply tap on the red 'End Call' button at the bottom of your screen. If you are in a group call, ending the call will not disconnect other participants from the ongoing conversation.