How to Talk to People on Yahoo Messenger
Launch Yahoo Messenger., Sign in., View the contacts list., Select a friend., Start the call., Talk., End the call.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Launch Yahoo Messenger.
Look for the program or software on your computer.
Click or double-click on it.
It will load on your screen. -
Step 2: Sign in.
Enter your Yahoo ID and password in the fields provided then click the “Sign In” button to access your account. , Your list of friends and contacts on Yahoo Messenger will be displayed, together with their corresponding availability statuses.
If you maintain groups, they will be organized by groups.
Scroll through the list to view all of them. , Click the friend from your contacts list you want to call.
His/her name will be highlighted. , Hover over the name and a downward chevron button will appear.
Click it to show a context menu.
Select either “Start Video Call” or “Start Voice Call.” Use Video Call if you have a webcam and will want to see the person you’re talking to.
Otherwise, use the standard Voice call.
A chat window with your selected friend will open and a call will be started.
You will hear a ringing sound while Yahoo Messenger tries to connect with your friend. , Once the connection has been established and your friend has picked up the call, you can now start talking to each other.
If you’re both using Video Call, you can see each other on the chat window’s video box. , Once you’re done with your conversation, click the “End Call” button on the subheader toolbar.
You will be disconnected. -
Step 3: View the contacts list.
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Step 4: Select a friend.
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Step 5: Start the call.
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Step 6: End the call.
Detailed Guide
Look for the program or software on your computer.
Click or double-click on it.
It will load on your screen.
Enter your Yahoo ID and password in the fields provided then click the “Sign In” button to access your account. , Your list of friends and contacts on Yahoo Messenger will be displayed, together with their corresponding availability statuses.
If you maintain groups, they will be organized by groups.
Scroll through the list to view all of them. , Click the friend from your contacts list you want to call.
His/her name will be highlighted. , Hover over the name and a downward chevron button will appear.
Click it to show a context menu.
Select either “Start Video Call” or “Start Voice Call.” Use Video Call if you have a webcam and will want to see the person you’re talking to.
Otherwise, use the standard Voice call.
A chat window with your selected friend will open and a call will be started.
You will hear a ringing sound while Yahoo Messenger tries to connect with your friend. , Once the connection has been established and your friend has picked up the call, you can now start talking to each other.
If you’re both using Video Call, you can see each other on the chat window’s video box. , Once you’re done with your conversation, click the “End Call” button on the subheader toolbar.
You will be disconnected.
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