How to Disable Nicknames for Contacts on an iPhone
Open your iPhone's Settings., Scroll down and tap Contacts., Tap the Short Name option. , Tap the Prefer Nicknames switch.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open your iPhone's Settings.
You can find the Settings app on one of your Home screens.
It may be in a folder labeled "Utilities." -
Step 2: Scroll down and tap Contacts.
This will be labeled "Mail, Contacts, Calendars" on older devices. ,, When this is disabled, it will move to the left and turn gray.
The contacts app will no longer display nicknames for names that are too long to fit. -
Step 3: Tap the Short Name option.
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Step 4: Tap the Prefer Nicknames switch.
Detailed Guide
You can find the Settings app on one of your Home screens.
It may be in a folder labeled "Utilities."
This will be labeled "Mail, Contacts, Calendars" on older devices. ,, When this is disabled, it will move to the left and turn gray.
The contacts app will no longer display nicknames for names that are too long to fit.
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