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Skype shortcuts are abundant, categorized to open settings, execute functions, or streamline chatting and commanding.
Before using shortcut combinations in Skype, it's necessary to set up Skype shortcuts in the application to be able to use it.
However, similar to any chat software or messaging service like Zalo or Viber, remember to sign up for Skype first to have a social networking account with everyone.
Compilation of Essential Skype Shortcuts
- Command group for making calls:
Alt-PgUp : Answer a call
Ctrl-Alt-PgUp : Answer video calls
Undefined: Silent mode.
Alt-PgDn: Decline/Hold a call
- Screen command group
Ctrl+E: Switch between Event History and Contact List
Ctrl+U: Show/hide Offline Contacts
Ctrl+W: Hide Skype window
Ctrl+Q: Exit Skype
Ctrl+F: Find chat contacts
F3/Shift-F3: Next/Previous search (after pressing Ctrl +F)
Ctrl+W : Close/hide chat window
F6 Switch to quick filter
Escape: Clear quick filter
- Chat command group:
/add skypename – Add Skype username to chat group
Example: “/add Sang”
/help – List system commands
/topic newtopic – Change chat topic to a new topic
/me something – Others will see any action when you press this command. Example: “Sang smile” will display a smiley.
/history – Display entire chat history
/find text – Search for messages containing the text you want to find in the chat.
/fa or / – Repeat the previous search query.
/alertsoff – Turn off all message alerts for the chat. Useful when you don't want the chat window to appear on the computer's taskbar. If you enable this turn-off mode, messages will be turned into unread messages and will be displayed later when the user opens Skype.
/alertson or /alertson text – Restore the /alrtsoff command to continue receiving notifications.
If you choose /alertsoff text, you will only receive notifications when the other person sends text messages.
/leave – Exit the chat, similar to clicking the Leave button on the toolbar.
Skype is a trusted chat tool thanks to its engaging communication features. With Skype, you can comfortably add friends on Skype to chat, get to know people worldwide.
Moreover, thanks to its ability to support multi-Skype nick chats simultaneously, you can utilize Skype for business or customer-related tasks more efficiently.
We hope you've learned some fascinating shortcuts to enhance your Skype usage more efficiently.
