One of the most powerful buttons on your phone is also one of the easiest to ignore.

I’m referring to the humble “Share” button, a mainstay of both iOS and Android that unlocks all kinds of useful features. Beyond just sharing links and photos with other people, the Share button serves as a hub for all kinds of helpful shortcuts.

Even so, the Share button often feels undervalued, with some apps even hiding it out of sight. I know this because when I first wrote this column for my Advisorator newsletter subscribers, I got a bunch of emails from folks who never realized how useful the Share button can be. Let’s take a few minutes, then, to appreciate everything it can do and optimize it for maximum efficiency.

Share button basics

No matter which app you’re using, think of the Share butto

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