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title: Skype
date: 2022-11-23 16:23:31.698711
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  A visual cheat-sheet for the 31 keyboard shortcuts found in Skype
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## Keyboard Shortcuts {.cols-2}

### General I

| Shortcut            | Action                                    |
| ------------------- | ----------------------------------------- |
| `Ctrl` `Shift` `O`  | Open Notification panel                   |
| `Ctrl` `,`          | Open app settings                         |
| `Ctrl` `2`          | Launch main dial pad                      |
| `Ctrl` `N`          | Start new conversation                    |
| `Ctrl` `G`          | New group                                 |
| `Ctrl` `F`          | Find in current conversation              |
| `Shift` `Enter`     | Select next message in search results     |
| `Enter`             | Select previous message in search results |
| `Ctrl` `Shift` `E`  | Focus Message Composer                    |
| `Ctrl` `Option` `S` | Search for People, Groups, and Messages   |
| `Alt` `1`           | Navigate to recent chats                  |
| `Ctrl` `Shift` `C`  | Open contacts                             |
| `Ctrl` `Shift` `B`  | Open contact screen to bots               |
| `Ctrl` `Alt` `O`    | Send feedback                             |
| `Ctrl` `R`          | Refresh the app                           |
| `Ctrl` `T`          | Open themes                               |

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### General II

| Shortcut           | Action                                   |
| ------------------ | ---------------------------------------- |
| `Ctrl` `Shift` `T` | Toggle between light and dark mode       |
| `Ctrl` `+/-/0`     | Zoom in, out, or actual size             |
| `Ctrl` `Shift` `E` | Edit the last message sent               |
| `Ctrl` `I`         | Show conversation profile                |
| `Ctrl` `Shift` `A` | Add people to conversation or call       |
| `Ctrl` `E`         | Hide conversation                        |
| `Ctrl` `Shift` `U` | Mark as unread                           |
| `Ctrl` `Shift` `K` | Start video call or toggle video on/off  |
| `Ctrl` `Shift` `L` | Select multiple messages in conversation |
| `Ctrl` `Shift` `R` | Start or answer audio call               |
| `Ctrl` `Shift` `F` | Send a file                              |
| `Ctrl` `Shift` `G` | Open gallery                             |
| `Ctrl` `S`         | Take a snapshot                          |
| `Ctrl` `Shift` `H` | Hang up                                  |
| `Ctrl` `Shift` `M` | Toggle mute                              |

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## Also see

- [Keyboard shortcuts for Skype](https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA12025/what-are-keyboard-shortcuts-and-how-do-i-use-them-in-skype)
  _(support.skype.com)_