The following options are available during a call:
Note. When calling Skype from a mobile phone, some calling features may be hidden. To display them, simply tap the screen.
Android (6.0 and later), Android tablets, iPhones and iPads
Depending on your platform or device, additional features may be available in Skype calls.
To see more options, tap the More button:
During a group call, touch and hold a participant, then select a command send a message.
Turn off the sound or (in group calls). Touch and hold anyone on the call and mute or remove them from the call. If you mute or delete a participant, they will receive a notification or .
Skype for Windows, Mac, Linux, browser and Skype for Windows 10 (version 14)
Depending on your platform or device, additional features may be available in Skype calls. Here's what else you can do on the menu.
Select displayed interlocutors(in video calls). Switch between your video stream and your friends' video streams. To do this, tap and hold on one of the participants, and then drag them to the main call window.
Change video preview size. During a video call, hover your mouse over the video preview area and use the expand handle to zoom in or out.
Switch between cameras(in video calls). During a video call, right-click your avatar to select a different camera.
Chat individually with a group call participant. During a group call, right-click the participant and select send a message.
Turn off the sound or remove participants from a call(in group calls). Hover over any participant and click the down arrow next to their name to mute or remove the person from the call. If you mute or delete a participant, they will receive a notification Another participant muted your microphone or Another participant removed you from the call.
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How to share screen on Skype? Sometimes when talking with friends I have to advise them on computer problems. They can't always understand what I explain to them, or I can't understand what problem they have on their computer.
Of course, there are special programs with which you can remotely access someone else’s computer, but to do this you must first install it on that computer. And although installing these programs is not at all difficult, do users of the remote computer get lost due to the operation of the antivirus program, or some other issues? and they cannot do it themselves. This is where one very good Skype function comes to our aid - “ Screen demonstration».
In order to be able to share your computer screen on Skype, you need to turn on Skype and contact the interlocutor, i.e. Call him.
Method 1:
As soon as the interlocutor has contacted you, you can enter the “ tab at the top of the window Calls" and select " Screen demonstration».
Method 2:
The same function can be called in the viewing window, where the interlocutor himself (if he has a video camera connected) or his icon is usually shown. Below the image there are four colored round buttons. To show the screen you must press the button with the sign plus (+), and then select “ Screen demonstration».
Now your interlocutor can see everything you do on your computer. If you need to see his monitor screen, then you must turn off your screen sharing, and he must turn it on on his Skype.
How to show only a window or the entire desktop
In order for the interlocutor not to see the entire desktop, but only the open window of some program or video, after turning on the “Screen sharing” function, click on the small white triangle at the bottom left and select “ Show window».
In this case, your interlocutor will only see the program window, presentation, or video you launched, but not the entire desktop.
By the way, while showing a window or the entire desktop, you can continue to talk and make any comments while viewing someone else’s screen. And in order for you to be able to work on someone else’s computer yourself, you need to run the program on both computers (for free),
or Team Viewer (paid).
How to disable Screen Sharing on Skype
Enter the tab " Calls" and select "". Or click the plus (+) button under the viewing window and again select “ Stop screen sharing».
Video on how to share the screen on Skype:
The following options are available during a call:
Note. When calling Skype from a mobile phone, some calling features may be hidden. To display them, simply tap the screen.
Android (6.0 and later), Android tablets, iPhones and iPads
Depending on your platform or device, additional features may be available in Skype calls.
To see more options, tap the More button:
During a group call, touch and hold a participant, then select a command send a message.
Turn off the sound or (in group calls). Touch and hold anyone on the call and mute or remove them from the call. If you mute or delete a participant, they will receive a notification or .
Skype for Windows, Mac, Linux, browser and Skype for Windows 10 (version 14)
Depending on your platform or device, additional features may be available in Skype calls. Here's what else you can do on the menu.
Select displayed interlocutors(in video calls). Switch between your video stream and your friends' video streams. To do this, tap and hold on one of the participants, and then drag them to the main call window.
Change video preview size. During a video call, hover your mouse over the video preview area and use the expand handle to zoom in or out.
Switch between cameras(in video calls). During a video call, right-click your avatar to select a different camera.
Chat individually with a group call participant. During a group call, right-click the participant and select send a message.
Turn off the sound or remove participants from a call(in group calls). Hover over any participant and click the down arrow next to their name to mute or remove the person from the call. If you mute or delete a participant, they will receive a notification Another participant muted your microphone or Another participant removed you from the call.
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How to enable screen sharing on Skype, what it even is, and why this option evokes awe in most people - we’ll talk about this in our article right now.
Some time ago, many professionals had to explain complex instructions, presentations and diagrams using only text and voice communication (that is, practically “on their fingers”), because they simply had no other options. It is clear that this state of affairs could have a negative impact on both the quality of training and work efficiency. Now everything is completely different.
How to screen share on Skype?
In order for everything to work, you need to do the following:
- How to disable screen sharing in Skype? In order to stop the live broadcast, just click “Stop broadcast”.
Another life hack - you can give access to a specific window, and not to all pages of the desktop. Click on the item at the top (as in the screenshot), select “Share window” from the options. Ready!
How to screen share on Skype with sound?
You will be able to broadcast your desktop and at the same time talk and comment on something. However, keep in mind that Skype works in single-channel mode - that is, it cannot simultaneously transmit sound from both the microphone and the computer. 
How to screen share on Skype?
You don’t need to make any special efforts for this - if you act as a spectator, the corresponding picture will simply appear in front of you on the display. Watch attentively.
If suddenly a problem occurs, and - study our recommendations in the thematic article.
Common problems with screen sharing on Skype
Let's look at the most common situations when broadcasts cause difficulties:
- Nothing has started. This means that the “live broadcast” options are inactive. Remember that for a successful transfer you need to make a voice or video call.
- No video signal. It is highly advisable to update the messenger to the latest version.
- It “appears” to you, but not to your interlocutor. We advise you to do the same as in the previous paragraph - remove the outdated version of the application and update.
- Skype crashes when sharing the screen. This is most likely due to poor internet. Make sure the signal speed is strong enough and does not interrupt. In addition, it would be a good idea to close all programs that you do not need at the moment and interfere with your work.
Why is it sometimes impossible to share the screen with another party?
- He has an “invisible” status;
- He didn't get in touch.
- You don't have a Skype Premium subscription, but you're going to broadcast to several users.
- You forgot to turn off the video call before starting the demo.
- Terrible internet connection quality.
In our other article we tell you why this might be needed at all. 
Finally, let’s summarize the undeniable advantages of this messenger option:
- It is free for one person (although the Premium package will already be paid, it is worth the money if you require the display function for an audience of several people as part of your job).
- The ability to conduct business negotiations remotely.
- Simplicity and ease of use.
- If you master this function, you can arrange unforgettable surprises and congratulations for your family and friends if you prepare everything in advance.
Today we, dear friends, will figure out how you can show your screen to your interlocutor on Skype. Yes, this can also be done. After all, there are situations when during a conversation a person needs to show something, for example, work in some program. This way, you won't give him access to your desktop, and he won't be able to manage your files, folders, or programs. He will only see what you do.
All this is done very quickly and in several ways, so let's get down to practice so as not to dilute the water in this article.
Screen sharing in the new version
After Skype was completely updated, this function has not disappeared anywhere and is quite easy to manage.
Among the contacts, we select the person we need and call him:
Attention! The screen sharing feature is only activated if you call someone and that person answers. In all other cases, you won’t even find the button you need.
After the connection is established, click on the plus sign in the bottom menu
From the drop-down list, select “Screen sharing”
In the middle of the window, click again on the button of the same name:
If you need to stop showing your screen and continue normal video or voice communication, then click on the plus sign again and select “Stop showing” from the drop-down menu.
Demonstration before conversation
If you haven’t called the person yet, but you already know in advance that you will be demonstrating your desktop, then you can do the following. We go to “Contacts” and find the one we need. Next, right-click on the contact and select “Screen sharing…” from the drop-down list.
After that, a window pops up telling us that in order to start the demonstration, the person still needs to call. Click on the corresponding button:
At the next stage, we select what we will demonstrate: the entire screen or just one window and after making your choice, click on the “Start” button:
After you do this, the interlocutor will see what is going on on your desktop. Naturally, he should answer your call.
How to share your screen with your interlocutor during a conversation
To do this, we need the menu, which is located at the bottom of the video conversation window. Click on the plus sign and from the drop-down menu select “Screen sharing...”
After this, instead of the image from the webcam, the interlocutor will see the desktop.
Well, then I’ll show you another way
It is suitable both in the case when you have already reached the interlocutor, and in the case when you have not yet made a call.
We just need to click on the “Calls” button in the top menu and select “Screen sharing” from the drop-down list.
Screen sharing on an Android phone
If you want to show the screen from a device running Android, I mean a mobile phone or tablet, then here I can disappoint you. The Skype application for Android does not currently provide this function.
If you call from a computer to a mobile phone, then from Android you will be able to clearly see the Windows desktop of your computer. There will be no problems with this.
How to stop screen sharing
There is a “stop showing” button for this. It is very clearly visible on the screen, so I won’t even present a screenshot.
Well, that’s all, dear friends, today we dealt with another Skype feature. If anything is unclear or you have something to add, write in the comments. Until next time.
