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...
The Skype Spotify Add-in makes it even easier to share a preview of your favorite songs with your friends and family. We are rolling this out gradually to...
You can search for specific text within a chat in Skype (version 8) on Windows, Mac and Linux, and Skype for Windows 10 (version 14). Go to the Skype...
Hiding or deleting conversations is available in Skype on Windows, Mac, Linux, Skype for Windows 10 (version 14), Android (6.0+), and iOS.What is the difference...
Read receipts are available in Skype version 8 on Android (6.0+), Android tablet, iPhone, iPad, and desktop.What are read receipts in Skype? Read receipts...
Reacting to a message you've received is only available in Skype for Android (6.0+), Android tablet, iPhone, and iPad. In a message you received, tap the...
While in your group chat, tap the Group header. From your group profile, you can: Android (6.0+), Android tablet, iPhone, and iPad Add or update a group...
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...
Go to your Skype chat. Tap and hold on the photo, file or web link. Select from the list of menu options. Example: Save, Forward, or Report. Change how...
Android OS (6.0+)If you have... Your profile picture at the top. Tabs across the bottom for Chats, Calls, and Contacts. A New Chat button at the...
Android (6.0+) and Android tablet Tap and hold on a message you received, and then tap a message option from the menu to... Copy your message to paste...
Sending SMS text messages is only available in Skype on Android (6.0+). To send an SMS text message, first you need to have a little Skype Credit. You can then...
Android (6.0+) and Android tablet Tap and hold on your message. From the menu, you can: Edit your message and send it again. Copy your message to...
From Chats, right click on the chat you would like to delete. Click Delete conversation from the menu. In the confirmation window, click Delete...
Skype on Windows, Mac, Linux, and Skype for Windows 10 (version 14) Select the New Chat button, and select New Group from the list. Enter a name for your...
While in a conversation, select the Gallery button under the Chat or Group header. Within the Gallery you can view any images, files, or links that have...
Find the message you've sent, that you want to edit. Right click on your message. Select Edit from the menu. In the chat window, make any changes to...
Skype on Windows, Mac, Linux, and Skype for Windows 10 (version 14) Select your profile picture. Select Share profile. In the Share and connect window you...
Make changes to your Group Profile Skype on Windows, Mac, Linux, and Skype for Windows 10 (version 14) From your recent chat list, right-click the group...
Select the invitation link you received:I have Skype installed: Skype will launch and take you to the conversation to start chatting.I don't have Skype...
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...
Select the contact or chat you want to send something to. In the chat window, you can: = Send an emoticon = Send a Moji = Send media or...
From the Chats screen, select the person or group you want to instant message. Type your message in the chat window and select the Send button. To...
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 with a saved phone...
Chat with a Skype bot for entertainment, games, recipes, planning travel and more.To start chatting with a bot:Skype on Windows, Mac, Linux, and Skype for...
Skype private conversations uses the industry standard Signal Protocol, allowing you to have end-to-end encrypted Skype audio calls, send text messages, image,...
Skype keeps you more connected to your world by making it simple to get things done, have rich conversations, or enjoy spontaneous moments together with your...
Android (6.0+), Android tablet, iPhone, and iPad Find the conversation you want to delete. Tap and hold on the conversation, and then tap Delete...
Cortana is a cloud-based personal assistant that works across your devices and Microsoft services. You can use Cortana in Skype to set tasks or find information...
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...
From Chats, tap the group you want. Tap the group chat header at the top of the screen. Scroll through your group profile from there. To return to your...
Chat with a Skype bot for entertainment, games, recipes, planning travel, and more!Android (6.0+) and Android tablet From Chats, tap the New...
Android (6.0+), Android tablet, iPhone, and iPad Find the message you want to edit. Tap and hold on the message, and then tap Edit. In the chat window,...
Android (6.0+), Android tablet, iPhone and iPad From Chats, tap your profile picture. Tap Share profile. In the Share and connect window you...
The Gallery is only available in Skype on Android (6.0+), Android tablet, iPhone and iPad. While in a conversation, tap the Add-in button and select...
Sending a video message is only available in Skype on Android (6.0+), Android tablet, iPhone and iPad. From a chat, tap the Camera button. Tap and hold the...
To take a photo or video, from a chat, tap the Camera button. You can turn the flash on or off on your device by tapping the Flash button. You can also...
Android (6.0+) and iPhone Select the contact or chat you want to send something to. In the chat window, you can: Send an emoticon, sticker or a...
Android (6.0+) and Android tablet From Chats, select the person or group you want to instant message. Or tap the New chat button and select your friends or...
Add-ins help you to easily search the web, share content, and get things done in conversations without switching apps - they're always just a tap away. They are...
Sending a voice message is only available in Skype on Android (6.0+), Android tablet, iPhone and iPad. From the Chats or Contacts tab, select the person or...
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...
Sharing should be quick, which is why we've improved the way URLs show up in Skype for Web that now includes an image from the webpage. Also, if you receive a...
Yes. With payment-enabled Skype bots, you can browse a merchant's catalogs and easily make purchases directly from your chat. How do I use Skype bots to...
Mojis are short video clips you can use to express yourself in your instant messages – for those times when words or emoticons just aren’t enough. We’ve...
Skype for Web is now available for all users in all countries. If you’re here because you’re on Skype for Web, then thank you for helping us test our new...
Talking and chatting with people all over the world, in a different language is possible with Skype Translator. Start Skype translator. In Skype...
Skype is available for the Amazon Fire phone, so you can enjoy all the great Skype features such as instant messaging, video messaging, free Skype-to-Skype...
Your conversation history includes all the instant messages you’ve sent to and received from your contacts or groups, as well as details of any calls you've had...
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...
Yes. With the latest version of Skype for your device, your recent chat history, along with the message status will be synchronized across all your devices...
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...
Not sure how to set up voice messaging? Check out this handy guide.If you are having problems with voice messaging, check the following issues.I’ve enabled...
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...
Have you downloaded and joined Skype? Then you’re ready to enjoy great features such as voice calling, video calling and instant messaging.. Edit. Mark a...
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...
Guest users are a new feature for Skype for Web, allowing you to have conversations with friends regardless of whether they are on Skype. They are a temporary...
You can share photos and websites with your friends on Skype directly from your device by enabling sharing within iOS for Skype.Here are the steps to enable the...
Skype Meetings enables you to connect with your team for free. You can collaborate with up to 10 people at once (up to 3 people after 60 days), using group HD...
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...
Find the message you want to delete...On mobile: Tap and hold the message, then select Remove or Delete.On desktop: Right-click the message and select Remove...
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...
This article applies to Skype (version 7). Bots are artificially intelligent programs that can do many useful things like search for news, summarize webpages,...
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...
Giphy is an online database that allows you to search for animated GIFs. Now, you can share them with your friends on Skype for Web. There are two ways you...
Skype bot cards are visual cards that provide information to help you perform tasks such as finding hotels, making reservations, booking flights, even...
Yes. As long as a bot is enabled for groups, you can add it to group chats the same way you add people. You can check the list of available bots to see if they...
You can use special formatting in your instant messages to make text bold, italic, strikethrough and monospace. On Skype for Windows desktop, you can also...
When you are part of a Microsoft family, your family members with Skype accounts are automatically added to your Skype contact list. A group chat conversation...
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