How to minimize emoticons when chatting on Skype

The introduction of emoticons when texting or chatting has brought a rich change to users. Instead of using text content like before, you can use emoticons, which make the chat content more interesting.

On the familiar Skype chat application, emoticons with many rich and unique themes will create more choices for users. However, some people using Skype feel quite annoying with the large size of those emoticons. By default, the emoticons on Skype will be large, sometimes causing the chat content to float. If you're feeling bothered by emoticons and want to minimize them on Skype, follow the article below.

Step 1:

First of all, you sign in to your Skype account on your computer. At the main interface, click on Tools and select Options , or press Ctrl +,.

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Step 2:

Next to the interface Options, we find the item IM & SMS and then select IM appearance in the menu on the left of the interface.

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Step 3:

Next, you look at the interface on the right and uncheck the box at Show large emoticons and click Save to save the changes for Skype.

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Now go back to the chat window interface on Skype and try some emoticon icons and you will see the size shrink.

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The above is a small trick when we use the Skype application, minimize the emoticon in the chat window. With a small size for these emoticons, you will have more space to chat with friends.

Refer to the following articles:

1. Guide to chat with lots of Skype nick on the same computer

1. Guide to viewing message history on Skype

1. Instructions for creating chat groups on Skype

I wish you all success!