Edit your previous Skype messages
Just in case you did not know it: If you sent a Skype message containing a typo, you don't need to send a second one to correct yourself.
Instead, simply press the up key (↑). The message area will become yellow and contain your previously sent message. Make any changes and submit again.\
You can also right-click any other message (of the current session) to edit it.
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