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Every Skype Keyboard Shortcut You Need for Windows and Mac

Skype has been around since 2003, but it's long remained a great and consistent choice for voice and video calls.

One of the great things about Skype is that it's available on lots of devices, meaning you can call your friend on a MacBook from your Windows 10 computer.

To help you use Skype efficiently, we've put together this awesome cheat sheet that contains all the Skype keyboard shortcuts you could ever need for Mac and Windows.

FREE DOWNLOAD: This cheat sheet is available as a downloadable PDF from our distribution partner, TradePub. You will have to complete a short form to access it for the first time only. Download the Skype Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows and Mac Cheat Sheet.

Skype Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows and Mac

Shortcut (Windows) Shortcut (Mac) Action
Alt + 2 Command + Shift + C Open contacts
Ctrl + N Command + N Start new conversation
Ctrl + Shift + A Command + Shift + A Add people to conversation
Ctrl + P Command + I Show conversation profile
Ctrl + G Command + G New group chat
Ctrl + Shift + F Command + Shift + F Send a file
Alt + Shift + E Control + Shift + E Focus the message composer
Up arrow Command + Shift + E Edit the last message sent
Ctrl + F Command + F Search within selected conversation
Ctrl + Shift + L Command + Shift + L Multi-select messages
Ctrl + Shift + E Command + E Archive selected conversation
Ctrl + Shift + U Command + Shift + U Mark as unread
Ctrl + Tab Control + Tab Next Conversation
Ctrl + Shift + Tab Control + Shift + Tab Previous Conversation
Alt + 1 Option + 1 Navigate to recent chats
Ctrl + Shift + S Command + Option + F Search for all contacts, messages, and bots
Ctrl + I Command + Shift + O Open Notification panel
Ctrl + Shift + G Command + Shift + G Open gallery
Ctrl + D Command + 2 Launch dial pad
Ctrl + Shift + P Command + Shift + R Answer incoming call
Ctrl + Shift + H Command + Shift + H Hang up
Ctrl + Shift + K Command + Shift + K Start video call
Ctrl + Shift + P Command + Shift + R Start an audio call
Ctrl + M Command + Shift + M Toggle mute
Ctrl + Shift + K Command + Shift + K Toggle camera
Ctrl + Shift + J Command + Shift + J Resize camera preview
Ctrl + Shift + A Command + Shift + A Add people to call
Ctrl + S Command + S Take a snapshot
Ctrl + Shift + Plus Command + Shift + Plus Zoom in
Ctrl + Minus Command + Minus Zoom out
Ctrl + Zero Command + Zero View actual size
Ctrl + Comma Command + Comma Open app settings
Ctrl + T Command + T Open themes
Ctrl + Shift + T Command + Shift + T Toggle between light and dark mode
Ctrl + O Command + Option + O Send feedback
Ctrl + H Control + H Open Help in default browser
Ctrl + W Command + W Close windows (split view)

Is Skype Better Than Zoom?

Skype is an established player in the world of video calling, but it's certainly not the only choice anymore.

Whether it's apps like Slack and Discord, or more direct competitors like Zoom, there is lots of choice when it comes to speaking and seeing your friends.

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