How to Manage Skype Contacts on Windows, Mac, and Linux

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Skype is a great tool for communicating around the world. Whether you're using it for personal or business purposes, managing your contacts efficiently is an important aspect of using Skype. This guide will go through the details of managing Skype contacts on different operating systems such as Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Understanding Skype contacts

Skype contacts are essentially the people you communicate with on Skype. They can be added using their Skype Name, email or phone number. Managing these contacts involves adding, deleting, organising and finding them when required. Customising the way you handle your contacts can make your Skype experience smoother and more enjoyable.

Managing Skype contacts on Windows

Add a contact

To add a new contact, open Skype and log in to your account. You can do this by going to the Skype app on your computer.

1. Click the "Contacts" tab in the upper-left side of the Skype window.
2. Select "New Contact" from the drop-down menu.
3. Enter the person's name, Skype username, or email in the search box, then press Enter.
4. Find the correct contact from the search results and click "Add to Contacts."
5. Wait for the contact to accept your request.

Deleting a contact

When it's time to clean up your contact list, here's how to delete a contact:

1. Go to your "Contacts" list by clicking the Contacts tab.
2. Right-click on the contact you want to delete.
3. Select "Delete from Contacts" from the context menu.
4. Confirm the deletion by clicking "Delete".

Organize contacts through categories

Organizing contacts into categories can save you time and improve your communications process:

1. Open your contacts list.
2. Create categories by right-clicking, then selecting "Create New Category."
3. Drag and drop the contacts into their respective categories.

Managing Skype contacts on Mac

Add a contact

The process of adding contacts on a Mac is very similar to that on Windows, with only slight differences in the user interface:

1. Open Skype and log in to your account.
2. In the top navigation bar, click "Contacts."
3. From the drop-down, select “Add Contact.”
4. Type your Skype name, email, or phone number into the search bar and press Return.
5. Select the correct user from the search results and click "Add to Contacts".

Deleting a contact

1. Go to the contact list under "Contacts" in the menu bar.
2. Locate the contact you want to delete.
3. Right-click on the contact and select "Remove from Contacts."
4. When you're asked to confirm the deletion, confirm by selecting "Delete".

Grouping of contacts

Grouping contacts on a Mac works the same as in Windows:

1. From the contact list, select "View" from the top menu.
2. Select "Show contact groups."
3. You can create groups by selecting "New Group" and dragging your contacts into the group.

Managing Skype contacts on Linux

Add a contact

For Linux users, here’s how you can add contacts to your Skype:

1. Launch Skype on your Linux system and log in.
2. Go to the "Contacts" section.
3. Click the "+" icon or "Add Contact" option.
4. Enter the desired Skype Name, email or phone number and press the search icon.
5. Select the appropriate contact and add them to your list.

Deleting a contact

1. Open your contacts list.
2. Hover over the contact you want to delete and right-click.
3. Select "Delete Contact" from the menu.
4. Confirm the deletion by clicking "Delete".

Edit contact information

To edit a contact's information on Linux:

1. Go to your contacts list.
2. Click on it to open the contact details.
3. Select the "Edit Contact" option.
4. Update the information as needed and save the changes.

Search and filter contacts

Regardless of what operating system you use, Skype also provides a search bar for quickly finding contacts:

To use this feature, simply type the name of the contact you are looking for in the search bar, and Skype will automatically filter the results based on the text entered. This feature is found at the top of the contact list and is the same on Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms.

Managing Skype contacts via shortcuts

For efficient management, here are a few shortcuts to keep in mind:

• Windows:
  • Ctrl+N: Opens the New Contact window.
  • Ctrl+D: Deletes the selected contact.
  • Ctrl+F: Opens the search bar to search for contacts.
• Mac:
  • Command+N: Opens the New Contact window.
  • Command+Option+F: Searches contacts.
• Linux: (Shortcuts may vary depending on the desktop environment.)
  • Super+N: Often used to open new applications, including Skype.

Conclusion

Managing Skype contacts effectively can significantly improve your communication experience. By understanding how to add, delete, edit and organize your contacts, you can ensure that your communication lines always remain open and efficient. Whether you are using Windows, Mac or Linux, the steps provided can guide you in improving your Skype contacts. Remember to keep your contact list updated and organized to get the most out of your Skype experience.

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