Messaging

• How do I send a video message in Skype for desktop?

  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...

• How do I hide a chat in Skype?

  Hiding a conversation removes it from your chat list view, and it will remain hidden until you choose to make your hidden conversations visible again.How to...

• How do I find a specific message in a Skype conversation?

  Go to the Skype chat that you want to search. To search: on Windows, Mac, Linux, Web, Windows 10, and Windows 11 - Select the Find button under the...

• How do I find a photo I sent or received in Skype?

  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....

• How do I create a group chat in Skype on desktop?

  Select the New Chat button and select New Group Chat from the list. Select Update profile picture if you want to upload a photo for your group. Enter a...

• How do I manage group chats in Skype on desktop?

  In your group chat, select the Manage group button next to the group name to open the profile. From the group profile, you can:Manage your group chats Add...

• How do I send an instant message in Skype?

  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...

• How do I invite someone to chat in Skype on desktop?

  Connect with anyone by sharing a link to your profile, even if they are not on Skype. Select your profile picture. Select Skype profile. Select Share...

• How do I edit instant messages I've sent in Skype?

  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...

• How do I share files, photos, and emoticons in Skype?

  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,...

• How do I send 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 any contact that has a saved phone...

• How do I join a conversation from a link I received in Skype?

  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...

• What are Skype Private Conversations?

  Skype private conversations uses the industry standard Signal Protocol, allowing you to have end-to-end encrypted Skype audio calls, send text messages, image,...

• Common questions with Skype on desktop

  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...

• How do I save photos or videos in Skype on desktop?

  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...

• 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...

• 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...