There are other options such as 'Do Not Disturb' or setting your privacy.Ĭlick the Gear Menu.then select Tools -> Options -> Status There, you can choose the number of minutes for showing as 'Inactive' when your computer has been idle, and the number of minutes for changing your status from 'Inactive' to 'Away'. To configure even more status options, click the gear menu and select Tools -> Options -> Status. You can also manually change your status by clicking on the drop down menu underneath your name. to 2 p.m., Skype4B will automatically set your status to 'In A Meeting' for that hour. If you have a meeting on your calendar from 1 p.m. This status will automatically be controlled by your Outlook and Skype for Business activities. This information can be shared with your Skype4B connections by changing your status using the color-coded presence indicator that appears next to your picture or name. In Skype for Business you can control your status to let people know if you are free or busy.