Saving and dialling extensions using every iOS device is simple. Simply dial a number, then press the asterisk to display the number.
I had to contact the direct line for clients as I began the new position. To make the process simpler, I discovered how to save the extensions of clients. I’ll guide you through this, too.
How Do I Dial An Extension on an iPhone?
All you have to achieve is
- Open the app for your phone.
- Enter the phone number
- Press the asterisk for a long time (you will be able to see an asterisk and a”comma”)
- Enter the extension number.
- Press the green button to initiate the call.
How Can You Save Extensions to your iPhone’s Contacts?
Once we’ve done with that issue over with we can move on to the steps to add an extension on be saved to an iPhone contact.
Do these things:
- Open the contacts app.
- Click the plus icon (where you typically use to create an account for a new contact)
- Click and locate the contact you wish to keep the extension to)
- Click Edit (upper right hand corner)
- Select the + icon (near the Add Phone)
- Choose the symbol button on your keyboard
- When you are at the bottom, tap to the pause button (a Comma is displayed)
- Use the extension
- Enter to save the file.
Use ‘Wait’
There may be an Wait choice within the dial pad. Utilizing this feature instead of Pause will allow you to wait up to wait for a few minutes before connecting to the extension. This can be useful for conference calls.
Here’s the way to go:
- Follow these steps until you reach the symbols button on your keyboard.
- Tap Instead of Wait to Pause (lower left-hand corner)
- A semicolon is added following the contact’s phone number (not a colon)
- Tap Do to verify
FAQ
I’ve provided answers to some of the most asked questions in the following.
Why can’t I call extensions?
Previously, I’ve encountered this problem. A previous iOS version is typically the cause.
Here’s how to repair it:
- Open Settings, General and Software Update.
- Select Install Now when an choice to download a firmware file
You can also use iTunes.
It’s not as easy:
- Start iTunes on your PC (should be the most up-to-date version)
- You can connect the iPhone to your computer
- Click on the Device tab.
- Click the Summary tab.
- Click to Update Now
Final Thoughts
Making calls for extensions simple. iPhone users are also able to add extensions to their list of contacts. All you have to do is open the app for contacts, locate the contact number, edit it and then click the plus icon , and enter the extension number.
When saving extension numbers, you can add many interruptions prior to connecting by pressing Wait. Phone systems view Wait as a longer delay than the normal “Pause”.
Being in a position to dial directly to extensions is a great way to make life easier for busy people. Do you have a view about these iPhone tips? They work on every different iOS device, and include the iPad or iPod model.
