WE R LIBRARY FORMAT
| Level | Basic |
| Device | Computer (Macbook) |
| Topic | Messaging |
| Sub-topic | How to Use Skype Messenger |
| Introduction | |
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| Many of us don’t give instant messaging or video calls much thought. Given the abundance of options, sending an instant message or making a video call doesn’t seem like a big deal. However, before all these different apps became available, only a few programs allowed you to send instant messages or make video calls. Among the few messaging apps available back then, Skype was one of the first to enable you to send a message with the click of a button or make a call over the internet to someone halfway around the world. With that in mind, we’ll show you how to use one of the longest-running programs for sending instant messages. | |
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| Step # | Action |
| 1 | To use this instant messaging program, first, open Skype on your Macbook. Look for the icon shown below, whether on your home page or your Finder, and click on it.  |
| Note: If your Macbook doesn’t come with Skype pre-installed, you can download it for free on the website (https://www.skype.com/en/). Just look for the download option, wait for it to download on your Macbook, and open the installer. After opening the installer, all you need to do is follow the on-screen installation instructions. | |
| 2 | For first-timers, opening the Skype program will require you to enter your account details. If you still need to get a Skype account, you can make one by selecting the option that allows you to create a new account. Just follow the instructions. |
| 3 | Once logged in, you’ll find yourself on Skype’s home page (as shown in the image below). |
| 4 | Look for the “Chat” button (the speech bubble icon, as shown in the image below) and click on it. (Sometimes, you don’t need to do this as Skype will already be on the Chat menu.) |
| 5 | After selecting the Chat menu, look for the button labeled “New Chat” and click on it (this button can be seen on the lower right-hand side of the image shown below). |
| 6 | Clicking on the “New Chat” button will open a drop-down menu. Look for the option that’s labeled “New Chat” and click on it. |
| 7 | Skype will open a window that lists all your contacts. Select the contact you want to message by clicking on their name. |
| 8 | A new chat window with the contact of your choosing will open as soon as you click on that person’s name. Type your message in the space labeled “Type a message,” and then press the Enter key on your laptop to send your desired message. |
| 9 | Congratulations! You know how to use Skype to send an instant message from your Macbook! |
| Conclusion | |
| Nowadays, everyone enjoys instant messaging. With all of the apps and programs available, it’s so simple to do that we sometimes take it for granted. While these apps are now widely available, they weren’t years ago. Back then, only a few apps and programs allowed you to message someone over the internet. Skype, which has been around for over a decade, is an excellent example of this. While it is now one of several apps that allow video calls and instant messaging, it is still one of those apps that people can rely on. Furthermore, sending an instant message is simple with this program! All you need to do is open it, look for the person you want to chat with, type your message, and press Enter to send it! Skype has been around for a while and has always been simple to use. As a result, it is only natural that anyone can use it, which is technically correct. However, there can still be several factors that confuse many people when using something like Skype. As strange as it may sound, this is a common occurrence. Fortunately, there are ways to make Skype a more familiar program to use. We can assist you in these instances! Contact us through any of our available communication channels, and we’ll do our best to walk you through any Skype-related issues you may be experiencing. Soon enough, you’ll have the confidence and ability to use Skype all by yourself! | |
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