How do I hide a chat in Skype?

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    Hiding a conversation removes it from your chat list view, and it will remain hidden until you choose to make your hidden conversations visible again.

    How to hide a conversation:

    1. Tap and hold or right-click on a conversation in your chat list. 
    2. Select Hide conversation

     

    How to view a hidden conversation:

    1. From your chat list, select the down chevron down chevron button button.
    2. Select Hidden chats to bring your hidden conversations back into your view.

      Note: You can also use Search to look for a specific conversation name or contact name to find the conversation again.
     

    Need to know how to delete or remove an instant message or chat in Skype? Learn more.