What are keyboard shortcuts and how do I use them in Skype? All Updated List
In general, keyboard shortcuts consist of a combination of two or more keys that can be pressed simultaneously on the keyboard. You can use commands that would otherwise have to be accessed through the menus much more quickly and easily with the help of these extensions. There are many things you can do with the help of keyboard shortcuts, including letting you quit Skype, sending a file or copying text.
Skype Keyboard Shortcut – Global hotkeys
There are several keyboard shortcuts available for Skype that can be used even when Skype is minimized or not in focus, due to global hotkeys. It is by default enabled in Skype that global hotkeys can be used.
Available Global Hotkeys
| Action | Skype for Windows Desktop, Windows 10 & 11 (version 15), and Linux | Skype for Mac |
| Toggle Mute in skype | Ctrl+M | Command+Shift+M |
| Hang up in skype | Ctrl+Shift+H | Command+Shift+H |
| Answer incoming call in skype | Ctrl+Shift+P | Command+Shift+R |
The following steps can be taken to disable the global hotkeys:
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Click on the picture that appears in your profile.
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To change the settings, click the Settings button.
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Please click on the General tab.
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It is possible to toggle off global hotkeys by clicking Enable global hotkeys.
Skype Keyboard Shortcut – Skype for Windows Desktop and Windows 10 & 11 (version 15)
| Key combination | Action |
|---|---|
| Ctrl+Forward slash | View keyboard shortcuts in skype |
| Ctrl+Comma | Open app settings in skype |
| Ctrl+H | Open Help in default browser for Skype |
| Ctrl+O | Send feedback in skype |
| Ctrl+T | Open themes in skype |
| Ctrl+Shift+T | Toggle between light and dark mode in skype |
| Alt+1 | Navigate to recent chats in skype |
| Ctrl+I | Open Notification panel in skype |
| Ctrl+Shift+S | Search for all contacts, messages and bots in skype |
| Ctrl+Tab | Next Conversation in skype |
| Ctrl+Shift+Tab | Previous Conversation in skype |
| Ctrl+Shift+Plus | Zoom in in skype |
| Ctrl+Minus | Zoom out in skype |
| Ctrl+Zero | View actual size in skype |
| Ctrl+N | Start new conversation in skype |
| Ctrl+G | New group chat in skype |
| Alt+2 | Open contacts in skype |
| Ctrl+P | Show conversation profile in skype |
| Ctrl+Shift+A | Add people to conversation in skype |
| Ctrl+Shift+F | Send a file in skype |
| Ctrl+Shift+G | Open gallery in skype |
| Ctrl+Shift+U | Mark as unread in skype |
| Alt+Shift+E | Focus the message composer in skype |
| Ctrl+Shift+L | Multi-select messages in skype |
| Ctrl+Shift+E | Archive selected conversation in skype |
| Ctrl+F | Search within selected conversation in skype |
| Ctrl+Shift+P | Answer incoming call in skype |
| Ctrl+Shift+H | Hang up in skype |
| Ctrl+Shift+K | Start video call in skype |
| Ctrl+Shift+P | Start an audio call in skype |
| Ctrl+M | Toggle mute in skype |
| Ctrl+Shift+K | Toggle camera in skype |
| Ctrl+D | Launch dial pad in skype |
| Ctrl+Shift+A | Add people to call in skype |
| Ctrl+S | Take a snapshot in skype |
| Ctrl+Shift+J | Resize camera preview in skype |
| Ctrl+Alt+M | Announce microphone status during a call in skype |
| Ctrl+Alt+Shift+K | Announce own video status during a call in skype |
| Up arrow after sending a message | Edit the last message sent in skype |
| Ctrl+R (Windows Desktop only) | Refresh the app in skype |
| Ctrl+W | Close windows (split view) in skype |
Skype Keyboard Shortcut Skype for Mac
| Key combination | Action |
|---|---|
| Command+Comma | Open app settings in skype |
| Control+H | Open Help in default browser in skype |
| Command+Option+O | Send feedback in skype |
| Command+T | Open themes in skype |
| Command+Shift+T | Toggle between light and dark mode in skype |
| Option+1 | Navigate to recent chats in skype |
| Command+Shift+O | Open Notification panel in skype |
| Command+Option+F | Search for contacts, messages and bots in skype |
| Control+Tab | Next Conversation in skype |
| Control+Shift+Tab | Previous Conversation in skype |
| Command+Shift+Plus | Zoom in in skype |
| Command+Minus | Zoom out in skype |
| Command+Zero | View actual size in skype |
| Command+N | Start new conversation in skype |
| Command+G | New group chat in skype |
| Command+Shift+C | Open contacts in skype |
| Command+I | Show conversation profile in skype |
| Command+Shift+A | Add people to conversation in skype |
| Command+Shift+F | Send a file in skype |
| Command+Shift+G | Open gallery in skype |
| Command+Shift+U | Mark as unread in skype |
| Control+Shift+E | Focus Message Composer in skype |
| Command+Shift+L | Multi-select messages in skype |
| Command+E | Archive selected conversation in skype |
| Command+F | Search within current conversation in skype |
| Command+Shift+R | Answer incoming call in skype |
| Command+Shift+H | Hang up in skype |
| Command+Shift+K | Start video call in skype |
| Command+Shift+R | Start an audio call in skype |
| Command+Shift+M | Toggle mute in skype |
| Command+Shift+K | Toggle camera in skype |
| Command+2 | Launch dial pad in skype |
| Command+Shift+A | Add people to call in skype |
| Command+S | Take a snapshot in skype |
| Command+Shift+J | Resize camera preview in skype |
| Command+1 | Open the main Skype window in skype |
| Command+Shift+E | Edit the last message sent in skype |
| Command+W | Close windows (split view) in skype |
Skype Keyboard Shortcut Skype for Web on Windows
| Key combination | Action |
|---|---|
| Ctrl+Shift+Comma | Open app settings in skype |
| Alt+Shift+H | Open Help in default browser in skype |
| Alt+1 | Navigate to recent chats in skype |
| Ctrl+I | Open Notification panel in skype |
| Ctrl+Shift+F | Search for People, Groups and Messages in skype |
| Ctrl+Shift+Plus | Zoom in in skype |
| Ctrl+Minus | Zoom out in skype |
| Ctrl+Zero | View actual size in skype |
| Ctrl+Shift+G | New group chat in skype |
| Alt+2 | Open contacts in skype |
| Ctrl+Shift+A | Add people to conversation in skype |
| Ctrl+Shift+U | Mark as unread in skype |
| Alt+Shift+E | Focus Message Composer in skype |
| Ctrl+Shift+E | Archive selected conversation in skype |
| Ctrl+F | Find in current conversation in skype |
| Ctrl+Shift+H | Hang up in skype |
| Ctrl+Shift+K | Start video call in skype
Note: If you have installed Accessibility Insights for Web, pressing Ctrl+Shift+K will trigger the launch of the application. The video call will not be started in Skype as a result. |
| Ctrl+Shift+P | Start an audio call in skype |
| Ctrl+M | Toggle mute in skype |
| Ctrl+Shift+K | Toggle camera in skype |
| Ctrl+Shift+D | Launch dial pad in skype |
| Ctrl+Shift+A | Add people to call in skype |
| Alt+Shift+J | Resize camera preview in skype |
| Ctrl+Shift+R | Refresh the app in skype |
| Up arrow after sending a message | Edit the last message sent in skype |
Skype Keyboard Shortcut – Skype for Web on Mac
| Key combination | Action |
|---|---|
| Command+Shift+Comma | Open app settings in skype |
| Control+Shift+H | Open Help in default browser in skype |
| Command+Option+O | Send feedback in skype |
| Option+1 | Navigate to recent chats in skype |
| Command+Shift+O | Open Notification panel in skype |
| Command+Shift+F | Search for all contacts, messages and bots in skype |
| Command+Shift+Plus | Zoom in in skype |
| Command+Minus | Zoom out in skype |
| Command+Zero | View actual size in skype |
| Command+Shift+G | New group chat in skype |
| Command+Shift+C | Open contacts in skype |
| Command+I | Show conversation profile in skype |
| Command+Shift+A | Add people to conversation in skype |
| Command+Shift+U | Mark as unread in skype |
| Control+Shift+E | Focus the message composer in skype |
| Command+Shift+L | Multi-select messages in skype |
| Command+E | Archive selected conversation in skype |
| Command+F | Search within selected conversation in skype |
| Command+Shift+H | Hang up in skype |
| Command+Shift+K | Start video call in skype Note: When you press Command+Shift+K on your keyboard, Accessibility Insights for Web will launch if it has been installed on your computer. A Skype video call will not be able to be initiated. |
| Command+Shift+M | Toggle mute in skype |
| Command+Shift+K | Toggle camera in skype |
| Command+Shift+2 | Launch dial pad in skype |
| Command+Shift+A | Add people to call in skype |
| Option+Shift+J | Resize camera preview in skype |
| Command+Shift+R | Refresh the app in skype |
| Command+Shift+E | Edit the last message sent in skype |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I open Skype shortcut?
Drag the Skype shortcut across the desktop to wherever you want it to be located by opening the Start Menu and dragging it to that location. It is possible to open Skype by double-clicking or double-tapping the new shortcut on the desktop.
How do I turn off Skype shortcuts?
Select Tools->Options->Advanced->Hotkeys from the menu.
How do I create a Skype shortcut on Windows 10?
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The + key and the Run key on your keyboard can be pressed together to open the Run dialog box, and in the Run box, type shell:AppsFolder to launch the program.
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To open the Applications folder, press the Enter key on your keyboard.
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Using the icon of the desired app, drag and drop the shortcut to the desktop of your computer. A shortcut to it will be created instantly by Windows as soon as you click it!
What is the shortcut to save Skype conversations?
You can open the Save As dialog box by pressing Alt+S if you wish to save a file that has been sent in the Conversation window. If you have already started a conversation with a contact, press Alt+V and invite them to join it. Using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+S, you can save the contents of the IM history.
How do I create a desktop shortcut for Skype in Windows 11?
Creating desktop shortcuts on Windows 11 is easy if you follow these instructions:
Step-1: There is an icon for Windows in the taskbar. Click on it.
Step-2: In order to create a desktop shortcut for an app, you need to locate it on your computer.
Step-3: Drag it to the desktop by clicking on it and dragging it there.
Step-4: The first step in creating a shortcut for a file is to locate it.
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