![]() Although Skype’s original claim to fame was free phone calls over a broadband connection, the service has since emerged into much more, with the latest major upgrade, Skype 4.0 (and subsequently 4.1) adding features, upgrading usability, and improving call quality to a point where the software is now reliable enough to be a persistent part of your business communications. Finally, you won’t see them from anyone who has blocked you, even if you both continue to be participants in a multiparty conversation.With more than 400 million users globally, Skype is perhaps the biggest online communication network of them all. Conversations with groups of more than 20 people also won’t show read receipts. They also need to be logged in with a visible presence setting. If you’re not seeing read receipts for contacts you expect, note that there are some limitations to the feature.įirst, your contacts will need to be using a version of Skype that supports read receipts. With Skype read receipts disabled, you’ll still see read receipts for any contacts that have the feature enabled, but they won’t be able to see which messages you’ve read. ![]() ![]() Use the toggle button to turn off Read receipts.Select Messaging from the list on the left.Select Settings from the drop-down menu that appears. Launch the Skype app, sign in if necessary, and click the three dots to the right of your user information.Tap the toggle button to turn off Read receipts.From the Settings menu, select Messaging.Scroll all the way down and tap Settings.Launch the Skype app, sign in if necessary, and tap on your user picture at the top of the screen (it should be centered in the top).If it’s a weekend and you’d prefer not to show your boss or colleague that you’ve read a message Skype gives you the option to turn off these read receipts. Knowing that the message has been delivered and the recipient is responding can save time and reduce any worry about miscommunications. Some users, especially those who are using Skype to communicate for business purposes may enjoy the peace-of-mind that read receipts provide. ![]()
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