How to disable Skype's click to call function

The Skype Click to Call browser extension automatically turns phone numbers into clickable links for making Skype calls. If you find this feature intrusive or it's ruining the aesthetic of your email signature design, you can disable it in major browsers. Here's how to do it for each:

How to disable Skype's click to call function

1. Google Chrome

Disable or Remove the Extension

  1. Open Chrome and click the three dots in the top-right corner.
  2. Navigate to More Tools > Extensions.
  3. Locate the Skype Click to Call extension.
  4. Disable the toggle to turn it off, or click Remove to uninstall it completely.

Prevent Reinstallation

  • If you don’t want the extension to reinstall itself, check that it’s not bundled with Skype updates. Disable it in the Skype application under Settings > Advanced Options.

2. Mozilla Firefox

Disable or Remove the Extension

  1. Open Firefox and click the hamburger menu (three horizontal lines) in the top-right corner.
  2. Go to Add-ons and Themes (or type about:addons in the address bar and hit Enter).
  3. In the Extensions tab, locate Skype Click to Call.
  4. Click Disable to turn it off, or Remove to uninstall it.

Prevent Reinstallation

  • Check Skype’s settings to ensure the Click to Call feature is not being re-enabled during updates.

3. Microsoft Edge

Disable or Remove the Extension

  1. Open Edge and click the three dots in the top-right corner.
  2. Navigate to Extensions.
  3. Locate the Skype Click to Call extension.
  4. Toggle it off or click Remove to uninstall it.

4. Safari (macOS)

Disable or Remove the Extension

  1. Open Safari and click Safari in the top menu bar.
  2. Select Preferences > Extensions.
  3. Locate Skype Click to Call in the list.
  4. Uncheck the box to disable it or click Uninstall to remove it completely.
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5. Opera

Disable or Remove the Extension

  1. Open Opera and click the Opera menu in the top-left corner.
  2. Navigate to Extensions > Extensions Manager (or press Ctrl+Shift+E).
  3. Find Skype Click to Call.
  4. Click Disable or Remove as needed.

6. Internet Explorer

Disable or Remove the Add-On

  1. Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon in the top-right corner.
  2. Select Manage Add-ons.
  3. Find Skype Click to Call under Toolbars and Extensions.
  4. Select it and click Disable.

Uninstall Skype Click to Call

  1. Open the Control Panel on your computer.
  2. Go to Programs > Uninstall a Program.
  3. Locate Skype Click to Call in the list.
  4. Click Uninstall to remove it completely.

Additional Tips

  • Check Skype Settings: Open the Skype desktop app, go to Settings > Advanced Options, and look for any settings related to Click to Call. Disable the feature there to prevent it from reactivating during updates.
  • Restart the Browser: After disabling or removing the extension, restart your browser to ensure the changes take effect.

By following these steps, you can successfully disable Skype Click to Call in each major browser.

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