Skype for Mac:
tricks and tips

Save time, manage conversations better and get more out of the latest Skype for Mac with these great tricks and tips.

1. Call control bar – with video

Need to switch to another app during a video call? No problem. You’ll see the person you’re talking with in a mini-window that floats on top of any files or applications you have open. Mute, end the call, and double click on the window to return to Skype.

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2. Switch conversations

Just swipe the trackpad with three fingers to switch between different conversations.

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3. Mark as unread

To mark a message as unread just press CMD + SHIFT + U.

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4. Mute

Press CMD + SHIFT + M to mute any conversation.

5. Push to Talk

If you’re on mute and want to talk, hold CTRL + OPTION + CMD + UpArrow on yourkeyboard. This works even if you’ve minimised Skype and are using the call control bar.

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6. Edit last message

You can edit the last message you sent by pressing CMD + SHIFT + E.

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7. Change input field height

Want more room to write? Click and drag the top of the input box to increase its height.

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8. See your online contacts when Skype is minimised

If you’re doing other things on your computer, but still like to see which Skype contacts are online, simply hold CMD + 3 to pop them out of Skype into a small sidebar window.

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9. Enter a new line.

If you want to start a new line in the input box, just hit SHIFT + ENTER.

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10. Dial pad

If you make calls to landlines, mobiles or send texts, you can open the dial pad bypressing CMD + 2.

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11. Close a conversation

If you want to close a conversation, just hit CMD + W.

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12. Assign avatars and new titles in group conversations

To assign a new avatar just double click on the current image and select a new picture. To give the conversation a new title just double click on the current title and enter a new one.