Skype: change design - how it works
You can change the design of Skype depending on the device. This practical tip shows you exactly what is possible and how to activate a completely new theme.
Change the design of Skype
You can customize the design a little in the Skype settings:
- For example, you can switch between standard and compact mode. To do this, click on "Display" in the menu bar and then on "Compact mode" or "Standard mode". The latter shows all functions in Skype, but no longer appears as tidy.
- You can change the view of your contacts by clicking on "View" and then on "Simple List View". In the simplified view, profile pictures no longer appear.
- To change the font in the chat, click on "Actions"> "Options" in the menu bar. In the "Chat & SMS" area you can specify any other font under the "Chat window" subitem.
Enable dark design of Skype on Windows 10
Since the latest update from Microsoft, you can also activate a dark design in blue and black tones for Skype. This option can be found in the Windows 10 design settings.
- The dark theme can only be activated if you have Windows 10 Build 14342 (and newer) installed.
- Also make sure that you have at least Skype version 11.4.85.0 installed on your computer.
- If both requirements are met, right-click on your desktop and select "Customize".
- Under the entry "Personalize" you choose the item "Colors".
- Now scroll to the very end and activate the "Dark" mode in the "App mode".
Change the design in the Skype app for Android / iOS and Windows 10
- To change the design in the Windows 10 app, first click on your profile picture and then on "Settings".
- Scroll down here until you have reached "Mode". Here you can choose between "light" and "dark".
- In the app for Android and iOS, tap on your profile picture and then on the gear in the top right.
- Here, too, you have to scroll down a little and tap on "Design".
- In addition to light and dark, you can also choose your own colors here. To do this, swipe right and tap the brush in the top right.
You can also enhance the chat design with hidden Skype smileys. This practical tip is based on Skype 11.4.85.0.