How to Enable Real-Time Text in Skype on Windows 11

This article explains how to enable or disable “Real Time Text (RTT)” for all calls in Skype on Windows 11.

Skype is a popular video chat and messaging application by Microsoft. It allows users to make voice and video calls, send instant messages, and share files with other Skype users for free over the internet.

One can configure many settings with Skype, including enabling location sharing, turning read receipts on or off, using translation & language auto-detection, turning on or off Truevoice IA, turning contact-only Skype calls on or off, hiding or unhiding the Today tab, turning on soft focus, adjusting brightness, and more.

Enabling Real-Time Text (RTT) for calls in Skype can enhance communication, especially for those who are deaf or hard of hearing, to see text as it is typed in real-time during a call.

Sometimes, audio quality can be poor, and having text on screen helps ensure the message is understood correctly without repeating or clarifying verbally.

This feature can help those with these problems.

Turn on or off “Real Time Text” in Skype on Windows

As mentioned above, users can enable or disable “Real Time Text (RTT)” to enhance communication for those who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Here’s how to do it.

First, open Skype on Windows.

When the app opens, click the three dots or your profile image and click Settings. Alternatively, press the Ctrl + Comma on your keyboard to open the Settings panel.

On the Settings panel, select the “Calling” tab. Then, select the “Show Real Time Text (RTT) for all calls” tile on the right under the CALLING SETTINGS.

Then, toggle the switch button to the On or Off position to enable or disable the feature.

That should do it!

Conclusion:

• Enabling Real-Time Text (RTT) in Skype enhances communication for users who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• RTT allows participants in a call to see the text as it is typed in real-time, improving understanding.
• The feature can be easily toggled on or off in the Skype settings under the Calling tab.
• Having text displayed can mitigate issues with poor audio quality, ensuring messages are conveyed accurately.
• It is part of Skype’s broader features to improve user experience and accessibility.