Breaking news from around the world Get the Bing + MSN extension
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...
Never lose your place on Skype. You can easily bookmark important Skype messages and attachments in a conversation for quick viewing later.How to bookmark a...
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...
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...
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...
You can use swipe on any conversation from the Chats tab to quickly access additional options.Swipe Right - Mark your conversation as Read or UnreadSwipe...
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 on Android (6.0+), iOS, Windows, Mac, Linux, Web, and Skype for Windows 10 (version 14) if you have a Skype Number,...
From a chat, select the video message button to record up to a three minute video message. Record your message, and then select Send .
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...
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 users...
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...
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...
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...
Windows, Mac, Linux, Web and Skype for Windows 10 (version 14) In Chats, select RECENT CHATS . From there you can sort your chats by Time or...
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...
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 (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...
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...
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...
Skype on Windows, Mac, Linux, Web and Skype for Windows 10 (version 14) Select the New Chat button, and select New Group Chat from the list. Enter a name...
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...
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...
While in your group chat, select the Group header. From your group profile, you can:Skype on Windows, Mac, Linux, Web and Skype for Windows 10 (version...
Skype on Windows, Mac, Linux, Web and Skype for Windows 10 (version 14) Select your profile picture. Select Share profile. In the Share and connect window...
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...
Select the contact or chat you want to send something to. In the chat window, you can: = Select an emoticon, GIF, Sticker or Moji. = Select a...
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 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...
Skype private conversations uses the industry standard Signal Protocol, allowing you to have end-to-end encrypted Skype audio calls, send text messages, image,...
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...
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 Find the message you want to edit. Tap and hold on the message, and then tap Edit. In the chat window,...
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...
Android (6.0+), Android tablet, iPhone and iPad From Chats, tap your profile picture. Tap Share profile. In the Share and connect window you...
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, GIF, Sticker or a...
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...
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...
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 Stickers, Mojis or GIFS in your instant messages. To send a Sticker,...
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 into Skype...
Talking and chatting with people all over the world, in a different language is possible with Skype Translator. Start Skype translator. In Skype...
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 (shown...
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...
You can share photos and websites with your friends on Skype using either your Android phone or tablet or your iPhone or iPad.Sharing from your iPhone or...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Join the conversation with other customers.
In training to help with Skype.
Our support team is ready to help.
What would you like to tell us about Skype?
Share your ideas with a quick survey.
Check if there are any issues currently affecting Skype.
