Level | Basic |
Device | MacBook |
Topic | Video calls |
Sub-topic | Managing contacts in Skype using a MacBook |
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Skype remains one of the best means to communicate with friends and loved ones, as well as workmates and school buddies. However, all that adding and being invited to the platform ends with you having tons and tons of Skype contacts. You might have trouble managing and finding who is who. That is why our guide will show how you can manage your Skype contacts. We will be using a MacBook for this tutorial. Make sure you have installed the application on your device. Otherwise, you need to download it from the app store. | |
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1 | Step one is to open the application on your home screen by double-clicking the Skype icon. You can also tap it and hit the Return button to do so. |
2 | At the home panel, the first thing you can do is search for a contact. Click on the search bar to do so. |
3 | Type in the search bar to locate a Skype contact or user. Take note any characters you type will show results in the panel below. |
4 | The next thing you can do is add a new Skype contact. What you need to do first is to click the contacts tab. |
5 | Then you can hit the New Contact button to proceed. |
6 | The first method of adding is by searching in the search bar. Click and type in this field to do so. |
7 | You will get results after typing a user or name. Hit the Add button on the right to include them in your contact list. |
8 | Then hit the Add contact button to finalize this method. |
9 | The next method is to invite someone to the Skype platform. Click this option to do so. |
10 | This prompt will appear. Select a means to invite someone from the options below. |
11 | The last method is by using a phone number. What you need to do is click this option first. |
12 | Input their name in this field. |
13 | Then type their phone number in this field. |
14 | The last step is to click the Save button on the top right panel. |
15 | You can also delete a Skype contact. What you need to do first is click their name from the contacts list. |
16 | The next step is to click the gear icon beside their name. |
17 | A new prompt will appear. Scroll down until you reach the bottom of the prompt. Click the delete contact option. |
18 | Then hit the Delete contact button in the following prompt to finalize the process. |
19 | Another way you can delete a contact is by right-clicking their name. |
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21 | Then click the Delete contact option from the prompt that appears once you right-click. |
22 | Hit the Delete contact button to finish. |
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You might think it gets complicated once you decide to manage your Skype contacts. In reality, it takes less than five minutes to do so. Add a Skype contact or user by searching in the search bar. Add a new one by searching and adding them from the contacts tab. You can also invite them via a link or email. Or you can add a new one by using and saving their phone number and name. Delete a contact by right-clicking their name, clicking the search bar, and clicking the delete contact button. Do not hesitate to contact one of our specialists once you encounter an issue or two with any of the steps in this guide. | |
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