Skype Keyboard Shortcuts | Skype Desktop Shortcut - MiniTool

This article will guide you on how to create Skype desktop shortcuts on Windows 10/11 systems and list some practical Skype keyboard shortcuts. For more computer tips, tricks and free tools, please visit the official MiniTool software website.

Efficient use of Skype's keyboard shortcuts

Proficient in the following Skype keyboard shortcuts will help you improve the efficiency of Skype usage. You can quickly exit Skype, send files, copy text, and more.

• Mute/Unmute: Ctrl M (Mac system: Command Shift M)
• Hang up: Ctrl Shift H (Mac system: Command Shift H)
• Answering incoming calls: Ctrl Shift P (Mac system: Command Shift R)
• View keyboard shortcuts: Ctrl slash
• Open the app settings: Ctrl comma
• Open Help in the default browser: Ctrl H
• Open the topic: Ctrl T
• Toggle light and dark mode: Ctrl Shift T
• Open the notification panel: Ctrl I
• Zoom in: Ctrl plus sign
• Zoom down: Ctrl minus
• Start a new conversation: Ctrl N
• Create a new group chat: Ctrl G
• Open contact: Alt 2
• Send file: Ctrl Shift F
• Close window: Ctrl W

For more Skype keyboard shortcuts, please refer to the official tutorial: How to use Skype keyboard shortcuts?

Create Skype desktop shortcuts on Windows 10/11

If you use Skype frequently, creating desktop shortcuts will facilitate your quick start. The following two methods are provided:

Method 1: Create a shortcut from the "Start" menu

1. Press Windows S and enter skype in the search box.
2. Find the Skype app in the search results, right-click and select Pin to Start screen .
3. Hold down the Skype app icon, drag it to the desktop, and release the mouse to create a shortcut.

Method 2: Create a shortcut from the desktop

1. Right-click the blank space on the desktop and select New > Shortcut .
2. Enter skype in the Create Shortcut window and click Next .
3. Name the shortcut Skype and click Finish .
4. Now you can see the Skype shortcut on your desktop, double-click to open the Skype app.

Pin Skype to the taskbar or start the menu quickly

To start Skype faster, you can pin it to the Start Menu or taskbar:

1. Press Windows S to open the Windows Search box.
2. Enter skype to find the Skype app in the search results.
3. Right-click on the Skype app and select Pin to Start Screen Add it to the Start menu. To add to the taskbar, select Pin to the taskbar .
4. After that, you can quickly launch Skype from the Start menu or from the taskbar.

Summarize

This article describes how to create Skype desktop shortcuts on Windows 10/11 systems and lists some commonly used Skype keyboard shortcuts, which I hope will be helpful to you.

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