Use a screen reader to buy Skype Credit in Skype for Windows
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Using a screen reader program with Skype can be very helpful to people who have vision impairments and this post is part of the Skype Accessibility content set for those who use a screen reader program. Please visit the Skype Support home page for more general information.
If you are using Skype for Windows, then you will be able to buy Skype Credit by using your keyboard and a screen reader such as NVDA.
With Skype Credit you can easily pay for features that are not free on Skype that you don’t need to register for. Besides being able to send and receive SMS messages, you can also use it to make calls to landlines and mobile phones. Skype Credit can also be used to purchase Skype products, such as subscriptions and Skype Numbers, which can also be purchased using Skype Credit.
You can simply purchase more Skype Credit once your current balance runs out without having to sign up for a subscription in the future. It is recommended to use Skype version 9 or newer for the purpose of using the information provided in this article. For more information please go to How do I update Skype?
If you are looking for keyboard shortcuts, go to What are keyboard shortcuts and how do I use them in Skype? NVDA is the screen reader we recommend using with Skype for Windows, and Narrator, the built-in screen reader of Windows 10 and 11 if you are using Skype for Windows. You can learn more about the accessibility features available for Skype by visiting What accessibility features are available for Skype?
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- Press the Tab key and wait until you hear the message “Use dial pad to call” and then press Enter to navigate back to the Skype main view.
- When the message “Skype to Phone” appears, press the Tab key until the message appears, and then press Enter.
- As soon as you open the Skype to Phone page, you will see the following. It is possible to move down the page by repeatedly pressing the Tab key. The options that are available to you are explained to you.
Note: If you have previously purchased Skype Credit, you will have the option to enable Auto-recharge as well as add $5.00 credit to your account, on top of the recommended subscription plan.
- When you hear “Continue”, then press Enter and you will be directed to the next purchase option that you want to choose once you have pressed the Tab key.
- The first time you purchase a Skype product, the page for the billing information will open in your browser if it is your first time purchasing a Skype product. To move from one field of text to another in the form, press the Tab key on your keyboard and type the information that is required in each field.
- Press the Tab key and wait until you hear the words “Save” before you input your code, and then hit Enter once you’re done.
- You will be taken to the page where you can check your order and pay. In order to hear which payment method you are looking for, press the Tab key until you hear it, then press the Enter key.
- By pressing the Tab key, you will be able to navigate the text fields associated with the payment method that has been selected and type the information that is needed.
- As soon as you have finished filling in the form, press the Tab key until you hear “Pay now” and then press the Enter key.
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