In Skype, click Contacts and then click Skype (you may need to click >> first if you don't see Skype).

Find the person you want to call. If you have lots of contacts, you can type a name into the search box to find the person you’re looking for.  

Place your cursor over the person’s picture to see the green call button, then click the little down arrow and select Call.

The green call button displays different ways to call someone - when your friend is online, you will see Video Call if you have a webcam, or Call if you don’t.

The screen changes colour, a call bar appears at the top of the screen and you will hear ringing until the other person answers.

Remember: if the contact has one of these status icons next to their name it means they're on Skype so it's free to call.

If you see this icon, or a number under the contact's name, it means they're on a phone or mobile so you will need a little Skype Credit or a subscription to call.

If you don't hear the other person or they can't hear you, you may need to check your call settings.

To hang up, click the red End Call button.