During a call you can:

•  Tap or click to turn your microphone on or off. For Skype (version 8) on desktop, hovering over the microphone will bring up additional audio settings.
•  Turn your video on or off.
•  Switch your camera from front to back (mobile video calls only).
•  End your call.

Note: During a mobile Skype call, some call controls might be hidden, simply tap your screen to make them visible.
 

Android (6.0+), Android tablet, iPhone and iPad

Depending on your platform or device, there may be additional features available during your Skype call.
Tap the menu  button to see more options:

•  Go back to your chat during the call.
•  Send a reaction during your call.
•  Share a gallery photo.
•  Add people to your call. 
•  Take a snapshot of your call and share with your friend.
•  Record your Skype call.

See who you want to see (video calls only). Switch between you, or your friends' video feed by long pressing on any participant in the call and dragging them to the main calling window.
 

Skype (version 8) on Windows, Mac, Linux, and Skype for Windows 10 (version 14)

Depending on your platform or device, there may be additional features available during your Skype call. See more menu options:

•  Hover over the microphone to bring up additional audio options:
  • Select a different microphone device if you have one connected.
  • Select a different speaker if you have one connected. This will also enable your speaker phone option.
•  Quickly get to your Audio and Video Settings.
•  Add people to your call. 
•  Go back to your chat during the call.
•  Share your screen during the call.
•  Take a snapshot of your call and share with your friend.
•  Send a reaction during your call.
•  more options, to Hold call or Start recording.

See who you want to see (video calls only). Switch between you, or your friends' video feed by clicking on any participant in the call and dragging them to the main calling window.

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