Messaging

• How long are files and data available in Skype?

  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...

• Troubleshooting issues with Skype instant messaging

  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...

• What is the full list of emoticons?

  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...

• How do I set up and use Translated Conversations in Skype?

  Talking and chatting with people all over the world in a different language is made possible with Translated Conversations in Skype. Translated Conversations...

• I have a problem with SMS text messages 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...

• Can I sync my Skype instant messages across devices?

  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...

• Will my instant message be delivered if the recipient is not signed in to Skype?

  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...

• What is the character limit for a SMS text message?

  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...

• How do I show my mobile number when sending SMS text messages from Skype?

  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...

• How much does it cost to send SMS messages?

  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...

• What are guest accounts in Skype conversations?

  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...

• Skype Translator Privacy FAQ

  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...

• How do I remove an instant message or delete a chat in Skype?

  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...

• What are Skype bots and how do I add them as contacts?

  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...

• Skype file sharing: file types, size, and time limits

  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...

• What happened to my Messenger contacts in Skype?

  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...

• How do I format text in Skype instant messages?

  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...