Skype for Windows 8.1 contains several exciting features. These are the Home Screen, the Chat Screen and the Search function. Here’s how to navigate Skype for each of these functions:
Home Screen
- This appears every time Skype starts and reorients you to the app.
- When viewing other Skype screens, simply swipe down from the top or right click anywhere on the app to get to the Home screen.
- The Home screen has 3 main sections:
Recent: Shows all recent conversations. To view unread conversations, simply select UNREAD.
Favorites: Shows a list of your favorite contacts.
People: Shows the entire contact list or those currently online. - To change your mood message, status or profile picture, select your profile picture at the top right of the screen.
Chat Screen
- To enter the chat screen, simply select a contact or a group of contacts. A chat box will appear and you can start your conversation.
- To view unread messages, select the orange circle at the top right which shows how many conversations have unread messages.
- To send files, video messages or add another contact to a conversation, simply select the corresponding buttons beside the voice and video call buttons.
- To view additional options for a conversation, swipe down from the top or right.
Search
To search for contacts and groups within Skype, simply start typing on any of the following pages: Home, Recent or People. Contacts and groups that match the text will be shown as well as a link to the Skype Directory.
As an added bonus, Skype can be resized to almost any size and run side-by-side with other favorite apps. The different screens will be resized as well to the space given. This feature is perfect for multitasking.
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