Skype

is a free software that allows users to communicate with people privately or in

groups through text, audio, and video conversations. This quick guide will show you Skype’s
basic functions so that you can get started!
.
Account & Profile General
View skype name; View/edit profile Manage the color theme; Change
photo, email, location, birthday; language; Manage startup and close
Manage other profile settings. settings.

Audio & Video Calling

View video camera; Manage audio, Manage caller ID settings, call
video, and speaker devices; Make a forwarding and voicemail,
free test call. emergency calls, subtitles.
Advanced call settings.
Messaging Notifications
Turn on/off read receipts, large Manage push notifications, chat
emoticons, web link previews, reactions, Skype feature
message sending with “enter” key; notifications, and do not disturb
Manage text size, file directory; settings.
Export chat history.
Contacts Help & Feedback
Sync contacts; Manage blocked Get account help; Give feedback;
contacts; Manage how users can Report an issue; Make suggestions;
find your account. Rate Skype; View terms of use, Third
party notices, Privacy and cookies.

Action Key Combination Quick Tips:

Start New Conversation
Answer Incoming Call
Start a Video Call
Hang Up
Add People to Call
Take Snapshot
Open Settings Command + Comma
Open Main Skype Window
Start Audio Call
Send File
Help Center
Command + N
Command + Shift + R
Command + Shift + K
Command + Shift + H
Command + Shift + A
Command + S
Command + 1
Command + Shift + R
Command + Shift + F
Control + H
§ To share your screen during a call, click the
Screen Share button.
§ To record a call, click the More Options
button and click Start Recording
§ To set up Skype Translator for a conversation,
select the other person’s name. Scroll down,
and click Start Translator. Skype will create a
new conversation with translating options.
§ Choose your preferred language and a
female or male voice to speak for you
during video calls.
§ To edit or correct a message you sent, click
the Up Arrow Key on your keyboard. The
message will appear in the message box. Edit
the message and resend.
Skype is a free software that allows users to communicate with people privately or in
groups through text, audio, and video conversations. This quick guide will show you Skype’s
basic functions so that you can get started!

– Start Video Call – Start Audio Call – Create New Group

– Account Information – Settings – Keypad

– Search Skype – Create a New Chat – Existing Chats

– Emoticons – Message Box – Add Files

– Send Contacts – Transfer Money – Share Location

– Send Video Message – Ad-Ins – Read Receipt