Microsoft skype for mac update#
Microsoft skype for mac password#

With the contact open, the focus moves to the 'Type a message' field.

To hang up the call, press Command+Shift+H.

To confirm, VoiceOver will announce 'Video on' or 'Video off.'

To start a video call or toggle video on or off, press Command+Shift+K.

If you receive a call, you can also press Command+Shift+R to answer the call.

With the contact open, press Command+Shift+R to start an audio call.

Press the Tab key to select this button and then press Return to send an invitation. If no results are found for a phone number, then you will hear 'Invite to Skype' as the first option in the search results. Note: If you hear 'End of Skype directory,' and your contact's name or email is not in the results, then keep pressing the Control+Option+Right arrow until you hear 'Invite Friends.' Press Return to send an invitation.

Once you have selected your contact, press Return to open the contact.

The screen reader announces the contacts as you move.

If you hear there are 'More' results, press Return and then browse the list by pressing the VoiceOver modifier keys ( Control+Option) along with the Right or Left arrow keys.

To move to the list of results, press Control+Option+Right arrow repeatedly until you hear the first result.

Type the person's name, email, or phone number.

To search for a contact, press Command+Option+F until you hear 'Search Skype.'.

Press the Down arrow until you hear 'Enter the password.' Type your password, then press Return to sign in. Type your Skype name, email or phone, then press Return. To sign in to another account, press the Tab key until you hear 'Use another account,' and then press Return. To sign in again, press Return when you will hear the name of your account. On the Sign in screen, the focus will be placed on previously signed in account.

If you have signed out and selected to remember your account settings, then Skype allows you to sign in with the previous account. Once you've signed in for the first time, Skype opens without prompting you to sign in the next time unless you've specifically selected to sign out. To sign out of Skype, reference the Sign out of Skype section in this article. On the last dialog, press Return once you hear the 'Ok' button is selected. To move through the dialogs, press the Tab key. Skype may open a dialog asking you to select initial settings, such as your profile picture, the microphone, and the camera.

Microsoft skype for mac password#

Press the Down arrow until you hear 'Enter the password.' Type your account password and press Return to sign in to Skype.

If you want to create a new account, then press the Tab key from the sign in dialog until you hear 'Create a Microsoft account,' and then press Return.

Press the Tab key until you hear 'Next,' and then press Return.

To sign in, type your email, phone, or Skype name.

When you hear the 'Sign in or create' button is selected, press Return.

Press the Tab key until you hear the 'Let's go' button is selected, then press Return.

When you hear 'Skype, Applications' is selected, press Return to open Skype.

Press the Up Down arrows to locate the Skype application.

On your Mac, press Command+Spacebar to open Spotlight search, then type Skype.Once the latest version of Skype is installed on your Mac, follow these steps to open Skype for the first time and sign in using VoiceOver: Open Skype and sign in Sign in to Skype for the first time Sign in to Skype once you've signed out.To learn more about accessibility features, go to What accessibility features are available for Skype?.Some navigation and gestures may be different depending on your macOS version, Skype version, and hardware.This article assumes that you are using a desktop with the built-in macOS screen reader, VoiceOver.For keyboard shortcuts, go to What are keyboard shortcuts and how do I use them in Skype?.

Microsoft skype for mac update#

For more information, please go to How do I update Skype? Notes: The information provided in this article is for use with the latest version of Skype. You can make calls or use instant messaging (IM) to chat. Use Skype with your keyboard and the built-in macOS screen reader, VoiceOver, to sign in and communicate with others. For more general help, visit Skype Support home. This article is for people with visual impairments who use a screen reader program with Skype and is part of the Skype Accessibility content set.