Skype wins 'Stories'; see how to post stories in the Highlights section

Skype has also joined the wave of "Snapchat copies" and has released its own version of posts that add: the Highights. Available in version 8.0 of the Android app, the feature allows the user to share photos and videos with their contacts in the call app for up to a week.

As with Instagram Stories, WhatsApp Status, Facebook Stories, and "My Day" Messenger, you can add stickers and make drawings in your captures. See, in this tutorial, the step-by-step guide on how to publish a Featured on Skype.

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How Highlights Work

Overall, capturing and editing photos or videos is very similar to that of Instagram or Snapchat. However, the main difference is that only authorized people will see the highlights in the image application. That means you'll need to send a request to follow your friends before you view their stories.

In addition, the highlights last a week, well beyond the 24-hour Snapchat and Instagram stories. Users can still interact through text or reactions with social networking stickers. If you want, you can also send the creations to friends and groups privately.

Highlights are part of a complete redesign of the Skype application. The novelty is available first on Android, but should reach the iPhone (iOS) and other platforms soon.

How to publish Highlights

Step 1. On the Skype home screen, tap the "Capture" tab.

Step 2. The camera interface will open normally. Tap the center button quickly to capture a photo or long to record. If you want to import from the gallery, touch the images icon.

Skype has separate tab for capturing highlights

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Step 3. On the next screen, note that there are three buttons at the top right to add elements to your capture:

Add text: In this option, the user can add a caption to their highlight. To change the font or style, touch the button repeatedly. Already the colors can be changed in the next palette.

User can add texts to Skype highlights

Stickers: Skype has several emojis and personalized stickers. To add them, touch the second button to choose a character. You can also browse different categories at the bottom of the screen.

Skype Highlights Stories

Paint: Touch the brush icon to write on the canvas with ink. The feature is very similar to that found in Snapchat and Instagram. To undo, simply tap the arrow button at the bottom of the screen.

Brush function lets you draw in Skype stories

Step 4. If you want to save your photo in the gallery before sending or posting, tap the down arrow icon.

Step 5. To add a photo directly to your highlights, simply tap on the diamond icon.

User can save image before adding to Skype highlights

Tip: You can also send the photos in the chat. To do this, touch the blue arrow icon and select the contacts on the next screen.

User can send photos or Skype videos directly to friends

Like following friends and seeing their highlights

Step 1. Go to the "Highlights" tab on the Skype home screen and touch the person button in the upper right corner.

Step 2. Touch the "follow people" button in the same position.

User must follow friends to see their stories

Step 3. Enter the name of the person you want to follow.

Step 4. Touch the "follow" button next to her name to send the request. Wait for the contact to accept.

User needs to send request to view Skype friends highlights

Step 5. After authorization, the story will appear on the Highlights tab. Tap to view.

Step 6. You can send a message by touching the "A" icon or a reaction from the emoji button, both at the bottom of the screen.

User can view and interact with featured posts by friends

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