Accessibility support for Skype

On this page you can find links to accessibility help articles that are written for people who use screen readers with Skype. The information provided in the following articles is for use with the latest version of Skype. For more information, please go to How do I update Skype?

Select the following option that matches the way you use Skype.

Skype for Windows
Skype for Mac
Skype for Mobile

Skype for Windows

• Use a screen reader to explore and navigate Skype for Windows

• What are keyboard shortcuts and how do I use them in Skype?

• Basic tasks using a screen reader with Skype for Windows

• Use a screen reader to chat in Skype for Windows

• Use a screen reader to add chat expressions in Skype for Windows

• Use a screen reader to view and navigate a profile in Skype for Windows

• Use a screen reader to buy Skype Credit in Skype for Windows

Skype for Mac

• What are keyboard shortcuts and how do I use them in Skype?

• Basic tasks using a screen reader with Skype for Mac

• Use a screen reader to chat in Skype for Mac

• Use a screen reader to add chat expressions in Skype for Mac

• Use a screen reader to view and navigate a profile in Skype for Mac

• Use a screen reader to buy Skype Credit in Skype for Mac

Skype for mobile (iOS and Android)

• Basic tasks using a screen reader with Skype for mobile

• Use a screen reader to chat in Skype for mobile

• Use a screen reader to add chat expressions in Skype for mobile

• Use a screen reader to view and navigate a profile in Skype for mobile

• Use a screen reader to buy Skype Credit in Skype for mobile