Using the Skype Protocol Handler

A lot of people use Skype now-a-days and one convenient feature is the ability to use the skype:// protocol handler for creating actionable links on the web. Examples of this are to initiate a call, or add a user as a friend. The list below details the types of links that you can use:

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  Example Link
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Result

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  <a href="dordotky?call">skype:dordotky?call</a>
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Skype will initiate a call to the user

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  <a href="dordotky?add">skype:dordotky?add</a>
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Skype will pop up a box to add the user

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  <a href="dordotky?chat">skype:dordotky?chat</a>
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Skype will initiate a chat with the user

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  <a href="dordotky?userinfo">skype:dordotky?userinfo</a>
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Skype will open the &#8216;View Profile’ window for the given user

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  <a href="dordotky?voicemail">skype:dordotky?voicemail</a>
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Skype will record a voicemail to leave for user

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  <a href="dordotky?sendfile">skype:dordotky?sendfile</a>
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Skype will initiate a file send to a user

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