How to Directly Delete Contacts from Contact List in Skype

The following blog post has instructions on how to delete contacts from contacts list directly from Skype.

Microsoft recently rolled out the latest version of Skype for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Web i.e. Skype v8.57.0.116. It comes with bug fixes and stability improvements accompanied by a most awaited feature. The new feature let users delete a contact from your contact list directly.

Delete Contact from Contact List in Skype (Directly)

In case, you can’t wait to try the new feature added by the company to Skype app, then here’s how you can use it:

1. Update Skype to the latest version and launch the app. Download Skype 8.57 from this page.

2. Next, you need to switch to the Contact tab. Here, you will get the list of people in your contact list.

3. Now head over to contact which you want to delete. Right-click on the contact select Delete contact. In the confirmation dialog, you need to select Delete contact.

Classic Method

In case, the update is still not available for your computer, then you can use the classic method. For that, right-click on the contact > select Edit contact > Remove from contact list.

What are your thoughts about a new feature added by the company to Skype? Find this blog post handy? We would like to hear from you in the comments.