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...
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...
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 (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...
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 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+), 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
This article applies to Skype (version 7). Bots are artificially intelligent programs that can do many useful things like search for news, summarize webpages,...
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...
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...
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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