Away Status
The away status can be set by selecting it from the Status menu when you’re logged in. Your status icon will appear yellow and your contacts will be able to tell you’re set to away. Your current status appears next to your name in other people’s contact lists.
Messages and Phone Calls
Contacts will still be able to send you messages and initiate video and audio calls when your status is set to away. They won’t be able to see or hear you unless you accept the call. Instant messages will be delivered as if you’re online, and you’ll be able to reply instantly.
Going Inactive
You can set Skype to change to an away status if you have been inactive on your computer for a predetermined time. If you don’t want your status to set to away when you’ve been inactive, you can set the value to 0 under the General Settings menu. Writer Bio
