Instant messaging (IM)

Skype for Business instant messaging (IM) is an efficient way to connect with your contacts in real time and on a moment’s notice. Less formal than email, faster than a phone call—IM is tough to beat for speed and ease of use.

Icons to remember

Start an IM conversation

Add a participant

View participant list

1. Start an IM conversation

  1. Hover over your contact’s picture in your Contacts list. The quick launch bar will appear
  2. Click the IM button on the quick launch bar.

2. Add a participant to a conversation

  1. In your chat window, click on the Invite More People button.
  2. In the proceeding popup window, you can either search for a contact, or
  3. select from the list (use ctrl + left click to add multiple contacts).

3. Remove a participant from a conversation

  1. To remove a contact from an IM conversation, click on the Participants List button.
  2. Right-click on the participant you want to remove from the conversation.
  3. Click on the Remove from Meeting option.

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