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It's easy to use Skype on the Web with most modern browsers. Check the table below to verify that your preferred browser is...
We've made it even easier to connect with your friends and family in Skype by integrating Meet Now into the Windows 10 task bar and Outlook.com. Learn more...
In Skype, you can use easily reach out to your colleagues, business partners or customers who are using Microsoft Teams. To connect with a Microsoft Teams user...
Moderated Groups are perfect for when you need more control over the members of a group; for example, a classroom or online presentation. You can use functions...
This article is also available for:Skype for WindowsSkype for Mobile This article is for people with visual impairments who use a screen reader program with...
This article is also available for:Skype for WindowsSkype for Mac This article is for people with visual impairments who use a screen reader program with...
This article is also available for:Skype for MacSkype for Mobile This article is for people with visual impairments who use a screen reader program with...
Meet Now in Skype allows you to easily set up a collaboration space and invite both Skype contacts and friends or family who are not on Skype. Participants can...
Use this link to sign into your Skype account. Select the option to download your Conversations, Files or both, and then select Submit request. When your...
Never lose your place on Skype. You can easily save important messages, like text or media in your Skype chat, as a bookmark for quick access later. This...
Skype stores files and photos you've shared, calls you've recorded, and other items for easy access across all of your devices. However, each item has a...
Having problems sending or receiving messages in your Skype chats? The following tips should help. Check the Skype Status page. The site will tell you if...
In the Chats tabYou can use swipe on any conversation from the Chats tab to quickly access additional options.Swipe Right Mark your conversation as Read or...
Select your profile picture. Select Settings . Select Messaging . Select Auto-download photos and/or Auto-download files. After you turn this on, any...
The OneDrive add-in makes it easy to share files and photos with your friends and family in Skype. The OneDrive add-in is not available in Skype for...
You can receive SMS text messages in Skype if you have a Skype Number, and have caller identification set up. Currently, only US Skype Numbers can receive SMS...
From a chat, select the video message button to record your video message. Record your message, and then select Send . Note: You can record a...
Split window view lets you put your contact list in one window, and each conversation you open in a separate one. You can drag your contact, and conversation...
Go to the Skype chat that you want to search. To search: on Windows, Mac, Linux, Web and Windows 10 - Select the Find button under the chat...
Hiding a conversation removes it from your chat list view, and it will remain hidden until a new message arrives, or you choose to make your hidden...
Read receipts are available in Skype on Android (6.0+), Android tablet, iPhone, iPad, desktop and Web.What are read receipts in Skype? Read receipts show you...
To react to an instant message: Select the smiley face button next to a message you've received. A selection of available reactions will display. Note:...
Looking for this article for Skype on desktop? It's here.While in your group chat, select the Group name. From your group profile, you can:Manage your group...
Click the New Chat button and click New Group Chat from the list. Click the Camera button if you want to upload a photo for your group. Enter a name...
Select the invitation link you received. If you have Skype installed, Skype will launch and take you to the conversation to start chatting. If you don't have...
You can browse all photos you've sent and received within individual Skype chats. The Skype chat Gallery keeps all photos for the past 6 months in one place....
In your group chat, select the Group name to open the group profile. From the group profile, you can:Manage your group chats Add or update a group picture -...
Connect with anyone by sharing a link to your profile, even if they are not on Skype. Click on your profile picture. Click Skype profile. Click Share...
From the Chats tab, select the person or group you want to instant message. Type your message in the chat window and select the Send button. To jump...
From a chat, tap the Camera button, where you can tap the photo button to take a new photo or tap and hold the photo button to take a new video. You can turn...
Skype for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Web Select the contact or chat you want to send something to. In the chat window, you can: = Select an emoticon,...
To send an SMS text message, first you need to have a little Skype Credit. You can then send an SMS text message to any contact that has a saved phone...
Skype private conversations uses the industry standard Signal Protocol, allowing you to have end-to-end encrypted Skype audio calls, send text messages, image,...
Find the message you've sent that you want to edit. Right click or tap and hold on your message. Select Edit from the menu. Note: For Android 4.0.4...
Android (6.0+) and Android tablet Tap the New chat button. Select New Group. Set up your group: Enter a name for your group, which is required to...
You can save photos or videos from your... Chats Gallery While viewing themJust right-click the photo or video you want to save, and then select Save...
From a chat, tap the Camera button. Tap and hold the photo button to record a video message. Tap Send to send it to your chat. Note: You can...
Add-ins help you to easily share content, and get things done in conversations without switching apps - they're always just a tap or click away. Add-ins are not...
Android (6.0+), Android tablet, iPhone and iPad From Chats, tap your profile picture. Tap Share profile. In the Share and connect window you...
Feeling ? Or having a moment? Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words. Use Skype emoticons to liven up your instant message conversations, or add them to...
For the times when words or emoticons just aren’t enough, you can express yourself with GIFs, Stickers, or Mojis in your instant messages. To send a GIF,...
Skype for Web is the easiest way to enjoy Skype’s features that you're familiar with in the desktop app, without having to download it. You can sign in to Skype...
Talking and chatting with people all over the world in a different language is made possible with Translated Conversations in Skype. Translated Conversations...
To send an SMS text message, first you need to have a little Skype Credit. You can then send an SMS text message to a contact, a phone number, or to multiple...
When you want to make a call using Skype on your iPhone or iPad device for the first time, Skype will ask for your permission to access the microphone. When you...
Yes. With the latest version of Skype for your device, your chat history, along with the message status will be synchronized across all your devices supported...
If a contact is offline, your message might be delivered instantly (if you and the other party are on cloud-enabled devices). If neither party is on a...
If you’re having trouble sending or receiving a file that’s been sent to you, chances are it’s just a slow connection or bandwidth issue. You can also check the...
The maximum number of characters for a text message sent from Skype is 160*. If you type a longer message it will be broken down into two or more text messages...
When you send an SMS text message from Skype, the recipient will see the first 11 characters of your Skype Name. For example, if your Skype Name is...
If you are signed in to Skype and you receive an instant message when the conversation window is not open, a numbered badge will appear next to the contact in...
You can send an SMS text message to almost any number, as long as it's text-enabled. Most mobiles and some landlines can receive SMS text messages.Get help with...
From Outlook.com, you can use Skype Web Control to send messages and make voice or video calls — just sign in and select the Skype button to get...
The cost of sending an SMS from Skype varies according to the country you’re sending it to. You'll need to have some Skype Credit – sending text messages is not...
A guest account is a feature in Skype allowing you to have conversations with friends regardless of whether they are on Skype or not. A Skype guest account is a...
Want to share that picture you took three weeks ago on your phone, or that recipe that you saved to your computer? You can share photos, files, and websites...
When I use translation on Skype, is my conversation content collected and how is it used?When you use Skype’s translation features, Skype collects and uses...
To remove an instant message: On mobile: Tap and hold the message, then select Remove.On desktop: Right-click the message and select Remove.Note: If you remove...
Q: I want to try the new experience. How do I sign up for the Skype for Windows 10 preview Insiders program? A: Anyone on Windows 10 can sign up for the Skype...
Bots are artificially intelligent programs that you can chat with in Skype. Simply click on the bot and start typing.Note: After October 31st, 2019, the Skype...
You can send, receive, or view any type of file over Skype, but there are size limits on the files you can send. Some types of files may require separate...
We’re cleaning up your contact list so that Messenger contacts who don’t have a Skype account no longer show up in your Skype contact list.Any Messenger...
You can use special formatting in your instant messages to make text bold, italic, strikethrough and monospace. How do I format IM text as bold?Put...
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