What is a Phone Dialer? How to Open the Phone Dialer in Windows 11?

Phone Dialer is a utility in Windows that allows you to make phone calls directly from your computer. It is similar to a traditional phone dialer, but it is accessed through your computer rather than a separate phone device.

The Phone Dialer app in Windows allows you to enter phone numbers using your keyboard and then place calls using a connected device, such as a headset or a USB phone. You can also use the Phone Dialer to view your call history and access your contacts.

The Phone Dialer is especially useful for people who need to make a lot of phone calls as part of their job, as it can be more convenient to use a computer than a separate phone device. It can also be helpful for people who don’t have a phone device readily available or who prefer to use their computer for communication.

To open the phone dialer in Windows 11, you can use the following steps:

1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type “ms-dialer:” (without the quotes) into the Run dialog box and press Enter.
3. This will open the phone dialer in Windows 11.

Alternatively, you can also open the phone dialer by searching for it in the Start menu. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Click the Start button in the bottom-left corner of the screen.
2. Type “Phone Dialer” (without the quotes) into the search bar.
3. Click on the Phone Dialer app that appears in the search results.

Note that the phone dialer in Windows 11 is only available if you have the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (version 1709) or later installed. If you do not have the Phone Dialer app installed on your system, you can use a third-party dialer app or a web-based dialer service.

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