Skype gains 3x3 grid view and reaction customization in latest update

Skype calls can now show up to nine people at once in a 3x3 grid.

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What you need to know

A recent update to Skype adds the ability to customize reactions and the options to see nine participants on a video call at once. The update brings Skype to version 8.60.0.76 and began rolling out on May 18, 2020. The update rolled out gradually, and aSkype supportpage states that it should have released gradually over last week. The update also brings some other handy features, such as creatingmoderated groupsand global hotkeys that work when Skype is minimized.

Here’s the complete changelog from the Skype support site:

The 3x3 grid mode is a welcome change to people working from home and staying in touch with friends and family while spending more time at home. The same feature recentlyrolled out to Microsoft Teams.

The latest update for Skype is available on Skype for Windows, Mac, Linux, and the web.

Versatile messaging

Skype has apps on every platform and supports every kind of communication, including text, voice, and video.

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