During a call you can:
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Turn your microphone on or off. -
Turn your video on or off. -
Switch your camera from front to back (mobile video calls only). -
Merge your current and incoming call (not available in Skype for Web). -
Raise or lower your hand in group calls, giving the group notice you have something to add without interrupting. -
View the participants list in a group call. -
End your call from the call controls or from the ongoing call in your Recent chats .
Note : During a mobile Skype call, some call controls might be hidden, simply tap your screen to make them visible.
Depending on your platform or device, there may be additional features available during your Skype call.
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Go back to your chat during the call.-
Tap the call button to return to the call screen.
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Switch from Grid view to Speaker view . -
Turn speaker on or off during the call.
To see more options, tap the more
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Blur my background. -
Allow incoming video, switch on or off. -
Switch subtitles on or off. -
Add people to your call. -
Take a snapshot of your call and share with your friend. -
Record your Skype call. -
Send a reaction during your call. -
Grid view to Speaker view during the call. -
Raise or lower your hand in a group call.
See who you want to see
(video calls only). Switch between you, or your friends' video feed. Tap and hold on any participant in the call and drag them to the main calling window.
End the call when you want to
. From the top of your ongoing call select the
Note: You can also end a call on your iPad simply by closing the cover.
Chat with someone 1:1 from a group call . During a group call, tap and hold on the participant and select Send message .
Mute or Remove from call (group calls only). Tap and hold on any participant in the call, and then select mute or remove from call. If you mute or remove someone, they will receive a notification of Another participant muted your microphone or You have been removed from the call by another participant .
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3x3 Grid view (only available in Skype for Windows, Mac, and Linux).
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Grid view.
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Speaker view.
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Select the arrow next to the microphone to bring up additional audio options:-
Select a different microphone device if you have one connected.
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Turn noise cancellation on or off.
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Select a different speaker if you have one connected. This will also enable your speaker phone option.
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Select the arrow next to the video button to bring up additional video options:-
Select a different camera if you have one connected.
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Select Choose background effect. This will allow you to make yourself the priority and blur or change your background in a video call. (Not supported in Linux)
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Select Webcam settings if you would like to make any adjustments there.
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Add people to your call. -
Open your chat during the call.-
Share Contacts , Location , and other add-ins. -
Open the chat window in full screen.-
Select the Return to call button to return to the full screen call view.
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Raise or lower your hand in group calls.-
Raise Hand during a call and the group will receive a notice that you raised your hand.
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After you've been acknowledged or if you change your mind about speaking, select Lower Hand .
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In moderated groups, the moderator can lower participants' hands.
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Share your screen during the call. -
Grid view to Speaker view during your call. -
More options, to Start recording , Take snapshot , Turn subtitles on , Turn off incoming video , Hold call , go to Audio and Video settings or if you can, Choose background effects (not available in Skype for Web) during a video call.
See who you want to see
(video calls only). Switch between you, or your friends' video feed by selecting any participant in the call and dragging them to the main calling window.
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