can I make a call and not use video ?

Hi harryjordan,

welcome to the Apple (user-to-user) Community.

Re: "can I make a face time call on my MacBook without using video?"

Yes.

Apple support's article (link below) below says how in Step 4 of the article:

Make FaceTime calls on Mac - Apple Support

Eg:

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Step 4 says: "To start a FaceTime video call, click FaceTime.

To start a FaceTime audio call, click  and select FaceTime Audio. (You can also use the Touch Bar.)

If you choose FaceTime Audio and you’re set up to make phone calls on your Mac,

you can choose whether to make a FaceTime audio call or a phone call.

When you’re in an audio call or a phone call, the camera is automatically off."

If needed:

FaceTime Support Wewbpage / info / support / contact:

FaceTime - Official Apple Support

All the best :-)

Thank you, harryjordan, grateful for your response. Cheers :-)