How to Switch from Text to Phone Calls on the iPhone

Have you ever wanted to turn your text into a call on your iPhone? Text messages are quick to send and read, but sometimes you need to call the other person for more direct communication or to clear something up. Here's how to make a phone or FaceTime call from the text chat without leaving the Messages app.

Why You'll Love This Tip

• Make a phone or FaceTime call even if you don't have a contact's number saved on your phone, but have received text messages from them.
• Call somebody straight from the Messages app when you have more to say than you can type.
• To call from a text message, tap the caret underneath the person's icon, then tap the phone or FaceTime icon.

How to Switch from a Text to a Call on the iPhone

Switch from text to call in a few easy taps; here's how:

1. Open the Messages app.
2. Tap the caret under your contact's icon.
3. Tap the phone icon.
4. Now you can tap mobile, FaceTime Audio, or WhatsApp.
5. Tap the Camera icon.
6. Now you can tap mobile to start a FaceTime call, or tap WhatsApp.

Now you know how to move your conversation from text messages to a phone or FaceTime call. Be sure to subscribe to our free Tip of the Day for more great Messages and Phone app tutorials.