WhatsApp allows its users send saved contacts from your mobile device or computer. This option makes it easy to share other people’s information without having to manually enter the data.
The feature is available on both devices Android as iPhoneas well as in the version WhatsApp Desktop. When using it, it is possible to select one or more numbers associated with the contact you want to share.
However, a common error when sending this information occurs when no number is chosen. In this case, the recipient receives a contact card without data, which causes confusion.
This is because WhatsApp allows you to share multiple numbers on the same card, but requires you to manually select which ones you want to send.
Steps to share a contact on WhatsApp with the number visible
- Open WhatsApp: Access the application from your mobile device or from a computer. Then select the chat or group where you want to send the contact.
- Select the attach icon: Press the icon +located at the bottom of the chat. A menu will appear with different shipping options. Choose the option “Contact”.
- Choose the contact you want to share: Search and select the contact. WhatsApp allows you to send one or more contacts at a time. Make sure dial the phone number that you want to include before hitting send.
- Send the contact: Once the information is selected, press “Send”. The recipient will be able to see the number and, if desired, save the contact or start a conversation directly.
What other files can be shared on WhatsApp
In addition to contacts, WhatsApp allows send documents, photos, videos, audios, location and surveys. These are some of the options available:
- Documents: Formats such as .txt, .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx and .pdf, with a limit of up to 2GB.
- Images and videos: They can be taken instantly with the device’s camera or chosen from the gallery.
- Audios: Allows you to send sound files that are already stored on the device.
- Location: You can share the current location or a real-time location for a certain period.
- Surveys: Option to generate votes with multiple answers among the participants of a group.
*The creation of this content was assisted by artificial intelligence. The source of this information is from Grupo de Diarios América (GDA) media and reviewed by an editor to ensure its accuracy. The content was not generated automatically.
