What is Skype App?
Skype is an app you can download on your computer or smartphone that allows you to communicate with your family and friends. you can use Skype App to send text messages pictures and videos as well as make calls and video chats. you can even use Skype App to share your computer screen or exchange files with your colleagues. Skype App is currently owned by Microsoft it's super popular because it's easy to use and best of all it's free.
How does It work?
once you've downloaded and installed Skype App on your device you can sign up for a free account and then connect with people you know. once you've added someone as a contact you'll be able to communicate with them through text messages calls and video chats. you can also send pictures videos and other computer files you can even start group chats to send messages to multiple people all at once or hold conference calls with multiple contacts. Skype is an awesome all-in-one communication tool. if you're looking for a new communication app to use you should give Skype App a try.
How to Use Skype App?
launch the Skype app on your device then type in your skype username or the email address you used to sign up for Skype and click sign-in. on the next screen type in your password and click sign in again.
In the top left corner, you'll see a few different icons and a bit of your personal information click the green checkmark to change your online status. if you don't want anyone to contact you. you can set it to offline.
If you click your name you can access your Skype profile or you can add more contact information to make it easier for people to find you. change your profile picture or add a mood message to let your contacts know what you're up to set your mood message. Click to enter a mood message type in what you'd like it to say then click the checkmark button.
you can navigate Skype using the icons on the menu on the left click the house icon to go to your home screen click the dial pad icon to access skypes phone call feature.
Click the plus sign button to start a new conversation select which contacts you'd like to chat with then click Add to add them. click the robot icon to add a bot to your contact list these are automated programs that can give you advice play games with you or do other fun things. bots can be useful and entertaining another thing you'll see on the left side of your screen are your contacts click contacts to see a full list with all of your contacts or click recent to see the people who have contacted you recently.
Click on a contact's name to chat with them when you open a chat with someone you'll see to send a text message click the text box at the bottom of your screen and type in what you'd like to say. Click the smiley face button to add an emoticon to your message or click the paperclip button to attach a file to send like a picture video or other computer file. when you're done click this button or tap the Enter key on your keyboard to send it off.
Features of Skype App
Creating Skype meetings in Outlook
Skype App for Business ties directly into Outlook. All you have to do is click on a new Skype meeting when you're in your calendar. Skype App automatically sets your dial-in numbers and a link to your Skype meeting. Just type your contacts in the To:, put in your subject line, and hit Send.
Record a Meeting in 1080p HD
Record a Meeting in 1080p HD. When you've started a Skype meeting you can just click the dot-dot-dot in the lower right corner and start recording. That records your meeting in 720p. If you want to set it to a higher resolution go into your Skype App settings, click on recording and check the 1080p full-HD setting.
Share Powerpoint File
If you intend to share a large PowerPoint file in Skype App for Business, the best option is to load it to the cloud. Click on the Share Content. Select share PowerPoint files. Choose your PowerPoint file and it uploads it to the cloud. Now, this document can be viewed by other people without having to wait for an install of your files. Once you've loaded it, click on the share content button again and you can go into Manage Content and you can control settings for the file. Remove it, lock it, make it available for only certain people and many other settings.
Automatically Update calendar Presence
In Skype App for Business settings under Personal, turn on the checkmark for "update my presence based on my calendar information". This will update your contacts and let them know when you're in a meeting. You can also check the box to let private or public contacts know this information.
Set Do Not disturb when Meeting
Also under the Skype App for Business settings. If you go into Status, there's an option here to "show me as do not disturb". When I share my desktop use this to notify people that you're in a meeting and that you do not want to receive any phone calls or get any instant messages.
Add Mobile and Home phone numbers
In the Skype App settings, under phones, there are multiple phone numbers that you can fill in. Most of the time this information is populated from Office 365 or Exchange but if they're missing you can actually put them in yourself. Add your mobile phone number, add your home, or another phone number, and make that available in the contact card to other people that are viewing your contact information.
How to Use Skype App?
launch the Skype app on your device then type in your skype username or the email address you used to sign up for Skype and click sign-in. on the next screen type in your password and click sign in again.
Features of Skype App
Creating Skype meetings in Outlook
Skype App for Business ties directly into Outlook. All you have to do is click on a new Skype meeting when you're in your calendar. Skype App automatically sets your dial-in numbers and a link to your Skype meeting. Just type your contacts in the To:, put in your subject line, and hit Send.
Record a Meeting in 1080p HD
Record a Meeting in 1080p HD. When you've started a Skype meeting you can just click the dot-dot-dot in the lower right corner and start recording. That records your meeting in 720p. If you want to set it to a higher resolution go into your Skype App settings, click on recording and check the 1080p full-HD setting.
Share Powerpoint File
If you intend to share a large PowerPoint file in Skype App for Business, the best option is to load it to the cloud. Click on the Share Content. Select share PowerPoint files. Choose your PowerPoint file and it uploads it to the cloud. Now, this document can be viewed by other people without having to wait for an install of your files. Once you've loaded it, click on the share content button again and you can go into Manage Content and you can control settings for the file. Remove it, lock it, make it available for only certain people and many other settings.
Automatically Update calendar Presence
In Skype App for Business settings under Personal, turn on the checkmark for "update my presence based on my calendar information". This will update your contacts and let them know when you're in a meeting. You can also check the box to let private or public contacts know this information.
Set Do Not disturb when Meeting
Also under the Skype App for Business settings. If you go into Status, there's an option here to "show me as do not disturb". When I share my desktop use this to notify people that you're in a meeting and that you do not want to receive any phone calls or get any instant messages.
Add Mobile and Home phone numbers
In the Skype App settings, under phones, there are multiple phone numbers that you can fill in. Most of the time this information is populated from Office 365 or Exchange but if they're missing you can actually put them in yourself. Add your mobile phone number, add your home, or another phone number, and make that available in the contact card to other people that are viewing your contact information.
Skype App for Business ties directly into Outlook. All you have to do is click on a new Skype meeting when you're in your calendar. Skype App automatically sets your dial-in numbers and a link to your Skype meeting. Just type your contacts in the To:, put in your subject line, and hit Send.
Record a Meeting in 1080p HD
Record a Meeting in 1080p HD. When you've started a Skype meeting you can just click the dot-dot-dot in the lower right corner and start recording. That records your meeting in 720p. If you want to set it to a higher resolution go into your Skype App settings, click on recording and check the 1080p full-HD setting.
Share Powerpoint File
If you intend to share a large PowerPoint file in Skype App for Business, the best option is to load it to the cloud. Click on the Share Content. Select share PowerPoint files. Choose your PowerPoint file and it uploads it to the cloud. Now, this document can be viewed by other people without having to wait for an install of your files. Once you've loaded it, click on the share content button again and you can go into Manage Content and you can control settings for the file. Remove it, lock it, make it available for only certain people and many other settings.
Automatically Update calendar Presence
In Skype App for Business settings under Personal, turn on the checkmark for "update my presence based on my calendar information". This will update your contacts and let them know when you're in a meeting. You can also check the box to let private or public contacts know this information.
Set Do Not disturb when Meeting
Also under the Skype App for Business settings. If you go into Status, there's an option here to "show me as do not disturb". When I share my desktop use this to notify people that you're in a meeting and that you do not want to receive any phone calls or get any instant messages.
Add Mobile and Home phone numbers
In the Skype App settings, under phones, there are multiple phone numbers that you can fill in. Most of the time this information is populated from Office 365 or Exchange but if they're missing you can actually put them in yourself. Add your mobile phone number, add your home, or another phone number, and make that available in the contact card to other people that are viewing your contact information.
Technical Information
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