How to Edit Skype Messages

Sending a regrettable Skype message may not be irreversible.

If you're the sort of Skype user who types before thinking things through -- or the sort who hits "Enter" before proofreading -- chances are you'll eventually send a message you regret. Maybe you sent your significant other an angry message in the heat of the moment, or maybe you sent your boss a message with a glaring, embarrassing typo that completely changes its meaning. Don't worry -- you can edit your past Skype messages. With any luck, the recipient may not have even received or read the message yet and your mistake can stay secret forever.

Instructions

1. Click on the contact to whom you sent the message you wish to edit. All your contacts are listed in Skype's left panel. This displays your recent conversations with this contact.

2. Scroll up if necessary to find the message you wish to edit.

3. Right-click the message in question. This brings up a list of options including "Copy Message" and "Select All."

4. Click "Edit Message" from this list of options. The message now appears in the box where you usually type new messages, located directly below your previous conversation.

5. Edit the message until you are content with it. When you are done, hit "Enter." Your edited message now replaces the previous one.

Resources

• Skype: Support