How do I make phone numbers open the phone dialer in my mobile app?

It is possible to create links in the mobile app that will either prompt the user to call the number or prompt the user to send an SMS to the number.


1. Add a Static Content module to your mobile app.

2. Click on the cog icon to the right of the static content module.

3. Drag in a HTML component and click the drop down arrow on the right of the module.

4. Click the Open HTML editor option.

5. Enter the text that you want to change to a hyperlink.

6. Highlight your text and choose the Link option in Insert dropdown.


7. In the text field labelled URL, enter your number without spaces, prefixed by tel:



8. If you want to prompt the attendee to send an SMS message, you can replace tel: with sms:

9. Press OK and save your app.


The link will now open directly in the phone dial screen on most smart phones.