Messaging | Instant messaging

• How do I remove an instant message or clear a conversation in Skype?

  In Skype you can remove an instant message you've sent in a chat, delete a one-to-one conversation, or clear a group conversation.How do I remove an instant...

• 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...

• 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 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...

• 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 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...

• 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...