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Chatting with Instant Message
Are you ready to chat? On Skype, instant messaging (also known as IM) lets you send short messages to your contacts, so you can chat back and forth in real time.
IM is a great alternative to regular Skype calls — and even email — if you want to ask someone a quick question, or just have a relaxed conversation without picking up the phone.
To IM Someone on Skype:
Open the Skype window and sign in.
Click the person you want to IM on the Contacts tab.
The contact's information will open in a pane on the right.
Type a message inside the conversation box.
Click the Send button when you're done, or press Enter on your keyboard.
The other person will receive the message, and may reply if they're online. If they're offline, they'll receive the message the next time they sign in.
The area above the conversation box will show your history.
Are you ready to chat? On Skype, instant messaging (also known as IM) lets you send short messages to your contacts, so you can chat back and forth in real time.
IM is a great alternative to regular Skype calls — and even email — if you want to ask someone a quick question, or just have a relaxed conversation without picking up the phone.
To IM Someone on Skype:
Open the Skype window and sign in.
Click the person you want to IM on the Contacts tab.
The contact's information will open in a pane on the right.
Type a message inside the conversation box.
Click the Send button when you're done, or press Enter on your keyboard.
The other person will receive the message, and may reply if they're online. If they're offline, they'll receive the message the next time they sign in.
The area above the conversation box will show your history.