Something about Skype screen settings. Standard mode

Assistive features help people with disabilities control their device.

Setting a theme

Skype offers many ways to tailor the experience to suit your needs.

Desktop keyboard shortcuts for themes

To quickly open the theme selection window:

• On Mac - cmd+T
• On Windows - Ctrl+ T

To switch between the current theme's Light and Dark modes:

• On Mac - cmd+ Shift+T
• On Windows - Ctrl+ Shift+ T

Enable signature

Keyboard shortcuts

You can use keyboard shortcuts to quickly navigate Skype. .

Font size

You can set the default font size for Skype on desktop and on the web.

• For Mac, use the View menu from the top settings bar to zoom in, zoom out, or return to actual size
  • cmd + + to increase
  • cmd+ – to reduce
  • cmd+ 0 for actual size
• For Windows, use the Alt+V keyboard shortcut to bring up the View menu to enlarge or reduce the display or return to actual size
  • Ctrl+ Shift+ = to increase
  • Ctrl+ – to reduce
  • Ctrl+ 0 for actual size

Automatic answering of calls

If necessary, you can set Skype to automatically answer calls. (not available in Skype for the web)

Checking microphone and video status

Message about microphone status during a call:

• On Mac - [command] + Shift + option + [M]
• On Windows - Ctrl + Alt + M

Announce your own video status during a call:

• On Mac - [command] + Shift + option + [K]
• On Windows - Ctrl + Shift + Alt + K

Using accessibility features in Skype

Skype supports accessibility features, including screen reading, on Windows and MacOS operating systems.

About setting up Windows Narrator.

Learn how to set up VoiceOver on Mac.

By default, the screen in Skype during a video conversation, which displays the interlocutor, is made small. And this does not suit all users. It is possible to change these settings in just one or two clicks. How to do it yourself? What other problems may arise related to screen expansion?

How to expand the screen?

This can be done using the settings of the Skype program itself. There are two options for solving this problem:

1. Solution #1 is suitable for those who have the latest version of Skype installed, if not, you can always. During a conversation, you can double-click on the image. The settings will automatically expand the image to fill the entire screen. Unfortunately, on Windows xp (I think it’s time to change it), this will lead to the screen becoming larger than necessary and, accordingly, some parts of the image will become inaccessible. If this is the case in your case, I recommend using the second tip.
2. Solution #2. You can use a special function key. It appears during a call and looks like two arrows diverging in different directions. Click on them and enjoy the full screen.

Coping with screen expansion is a fairly simple task, but increasing fonts in Skype will require more effort.

How to Enlarge Fonts in Skype

The second common problem faced by users asking how to enlarge the screen on Skype , is that the font on a monitor or portable device is so small that only a person with excellent vision can read it. How to increase the size of letters in messages and signatures to contacts? To do this, do the following:

1. Open the settings menu in Skype. It is located in the tools tab at the top of the screen.
2. In the drop-down menu, find Chats and SMS, click on it.
3. Several additional tabs will appear. You need to choose a visual design.
4. Now in the window that opens, click change font and set the required resolution.

Important! This tip may increase the text size in messages you receive, but does not change the font used for Skype accounts. To change them you can use your netbook and set the custom mode in the screen properties. It will increase the font size to 156% and solve the reading problem accordingly.

How to flip the screen in Skype?

And the last, but not least common problem associated with the monitor in Skype is when the video image is broadcast upside down. And unless you are a connoisseur of this angle, you need to do something to turn this image upside down. There can be many reasons why this happens: from incorrect settings to outdated drivers for the video camera and other software. But before you start downloading and updating something, you can try to solve the problem as follows:

1. Press Ctrl - Alt - down key. If the problem is in the settings, then Skype will automatically flip the image. If this doesn't help, then it's all about the drivers, which will have to be updated.
2. In the event that, despite all the latest versions of drivers and precise installation, your interlocutor sees the inverted screen on Skype, you will have to delve into the settings of the camera itself. Click tools, settings, video settings, camera settings. We expose and correct the resulting image.

Advice! It is not recommended for novice users to reinstall drivers themselves, especially for the BIOS system; this can lead to expensive repairs.

Skype is a great tool for staying in touch with friends and colleagues. But you cannot always find the necessary settings. Our article contains 10 simple tips that will help you communicate on Skype with greater comfort.

1. Change the font and text size

By default, Skype chat text size is small. But you can very easily change both the size and type of font used. Go to the “Tools” menu, select “Settings”. In the left sidebar, click on the “Chats and SMS” item and select “Chat visual design” from the menu that opens. Here you can customize the font to your liking.

2. Change the names of your contacts

If you have two Olegs on Skype and you keep getting confused and writing in the wrong place, then just change the contact names to ones that you will understand. To do this, click on the person's name. A window will open with his name listed at the top. When you hover your mouse over a name, on the side you will see a small icon with a picture of a notepad. Click on it and edit the name as you need.

3. Hide the text input indicator

You, of course, have noticed that when someone is typing to you on Skype, sometimes a writing pencil appears, and when a person erases the written words, the pencil does the same. If you don't want your interlocutors to see how many times you write and erase the message again, then simply turn off the typing indicator. To do this, go to the menu “Tools” → “Settings” → “Chats and SMS”. Select “Open advanced settings” and uncheck the box next to the pencil. That's all, now no one will know about your torment while typing.

4. Set notifications by word

When you are connected to a general chat, you are often distracted by notifications about a new message, but you can’t help but read the chat, because you are afraid of missing something important. In this case, set notifications by word. When important words for you appear in the chat, you will receive a notification; in other cases, you will not worry. To set such notifications, you need to select “Notification Settings” in the “Conversations” tab.

The words you select will be highlighted in the chat, so you'll notice them right away.

5. Edit your last sentence

If you notice a typo after sending a message, you can still correct it. Right-click on it and select “Edit message”. It will appear in the input field again. Once you have edited it, press “Enter” and you will submit the corrected version.

6. Delete the last message

In the same way as described in the previous paragraph, you can delete the last message. When you edit a message, a small pencil icon will appear next to it. If you delete a message, the message “Message deleted” and a trash can icon will appear instead.

7. Remove animated emoticons

If animated emoticons annoy you, you can turn them off. They will be shown as static ones. To do this, you need to open “Tools” → “Settings” → “Chats and SMS” → “Chat Visual Design” and set the parameters for displaying emoticons.

8. Open multiple chat windows at once

If you communicate with several people at the same time, then switching between windows is not very convenient. It's better to open two windows side by side. To do this, select Compact View from the View menu and open as many windows as you need. To return to the normal view of Skype, you need to open the “View” menu again and select “Standard View Mode”

9. How to go to a new line

If you are typing a message and press Enter, you will send it, but to get a line break and move the sentence to a new line, you need to press Shift+Enter. You can change the keyboard shortcut by going to “Tools” → “Settings” → “Chats and SMS” → “Open advanced settings”.

10. Use hidden emojis

You can see standard Skype emoticons by clicking on the emoticon at the top of the message field. But there are not many of them, there are still tons of hidden emoticons. In this paragraph, the most beloved by many are selected. Here's how to generate them: (wfh) (bug) (drunk) (rock) (poolparty) (rain) (headbang) (fubar) (swear) (talk) (e) (o) (~) (mp) (skype) .

Probably everyone has had moments when the familiar Skype window suddenly became completely unfamiliar, and you didn’t know how to proceed? Let's discuss how to quickly do itscreen settings Skype and return everything to its usual form?! In other words, how to avoid surprises during a conversation?

1 . This situation may arise if someone calls you on Skype , and you answer the call.Window
Skype can immediately change beyond recognition - all active zones disappear, and in front of you is a completely dark screen with a photo or video image of your interlocutor, if he tookVideo call . And everything would be fine, but only until the interlocutor asked you to send several photos or documents, or asked for the contact of someone from mutual friends. Here you start frantically looking for how to get the list back Contacts and input field Instant messages(zone
chat)?
You may notice a row of virtual buttons at the bottom of the Skype window and start poking at random, since you usually don’t have time to figure it out during a conversation. It is quite possible that you will even achieve the desired result, but it is also possible that you will make the situation even worse! Therefore, I propose to at least understand what virtual “button” is responsible for? If you hover your mouse cursor over any of them, you will see exactly what function is assigned to this “button”. So let's move from left to right:

- Show (or Hide) the Contacts list
- Show (or Hide) instant messages

- Turn on (or) turn off the video camera
- Turn on (or turn off) the microphone
- Multifunctional plus ( + )
- Hang up
- Communication quality data
- Full screen mode

As you probably already guessed, we are interested in the first two buttons. By clicking on each of them with the left mouse button, we will see the familiar active fields - our Contacts and the field for entering instant messages. This means we can do all the necessary actions, and not just enjoy the conversation. By the way, you may notice that the appearance of the “buttons” has changed.
The remaining "buttons", in theory, should not require special comments. I propose to discuss the middle one, which has several functions at once, next time.

.2 . There is another situation, usually it occurs when starting the program. For unknown reasons Skype screen is divided into two independent parts, and you don’t know how to return everything to its usual form. This happened to me several times, and my friends complained. So, if this suddenly happens, “go” to the menu View and find the function there Standard viewing mode. Click the left mouse button and return everything to its usual form!
It's easy when you know how!
By the way, all corners and sides of the Skype window are active, and you can reduce and enlarge this window in Standard mode, as convenient for you.
Therefore, to be honest, I myself don’t know what it’s for. Compact viewing mode when the screen is divided into two parts? If someone answers this question, I would be very grateful.

Thank you for reading the article and possibly commenting.

This popular app for connecting with loved ones and colleagues allows you to control group video calls, as well as perform many functions to improve your communication capabilities. In our topic, we will talk in detail about how to resize the dialog box during a group call. At the same time, regardless of whether you prefer to leave everything on the screen as is or take control into your own hands, our tips can help you get the most out of your communication.

One of the main features of screen changing is that it can be applied to any personal device

You may not know yet, but in group dialogues there are two main types of image settings during communication; they can be easily switched between each other. How your interlocutors are displayed on the monitor will depend on the selected view, so it is very important to understand the features and differences between these modes.

To switch to the desired view, you just need to move the mouse and apply panel control with one call. If you prefer to just view the dialog box, you just need to click on the video you want to expand and then return it to its place. You can resize the live image from your camera in the same way. The only difference is that initially the video will be displayed in a large window and only after one click can it be reduced in size. If you double-click on the image, the interlocutor will be visible in full screen, which is also very convenient.

All elements for controlling the function can be turned on or off at any time; for this there is a setting option, which is located in the “Menu” - “Tools” - “Call Settings” panel.