KnowraInstant messagingLinked fromLinked fromThe 13 pages that link to Instant messaging, each with the reason it gives.All 13Broader topic 1Related 3Narrower topic 4Compared with 5Synchronous communicationRelated: It can support live conversation while retaining asynchronous flexibility.Asynchronous communicationRelated: It can be synchronous or asynchronous, depending on whether participants respond in real time.SkypeRelated: Skype accounts supported text conversations alongside voice and video calls.