Difference between revisions of "Meetings: Chatting in the Chat box"
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**In the '''user's Chat''' tab, type in text, click ''Send''. Only the selected user will see a ''new Chat tab'' appear with your name. They have to click on the tab starting with your name. The user will then be able to see your private Chat message. | **In the '''user's Chat''' tab, type in text, click ''Send''. Only the selected user will see a ''new Chat tab'' appear with your name. They have to click on the tab starting with your name. The user will then be able to see your private Chat message. | ||
**If the user responds to your private Chat message, their message will pop-up in your Chat tab with their user name. | **If the user responds to your private Chat message, their message will pop-up in your Chat tab with their user name. | ||
| − | * Click on the '''Public''' tab, to post chat messages to all participants. | + | ** Click on the '''Public''' tab, to post chat messages to all participants. |
* How can you change the size of the chat font size displayed? At the top of the Chat box, click on the ''Options'' tab. | * How can you change the size of the chat font size displayed? At the top of the Chat box, click on the ''Options'' tab. | ||
** Click on the number beside Chat Message Font Size, click on a new font size, such as 12 or 14. | ** Click on the number beside Chat Message Font Size, click on a new font size, such as 12 or 14. | ||
Revision as of 15:46, 16 February 2017
Chat box
- A Chat box is displayed on the right side of Meetings.
- At the bottom of the Chat box, type in text, then click on the Send button. All participants will see your message.
- Usually, all participants can type in Chat messages.
- If you need to chat with a specific user, near the top of the Chat box, beside the Public tab, click on the Options tab.
- Click on the name of a user. A new Chat tab will appear, with the user name.
- In the user's Chat tab, type in text, click Send. Only the selected user will see a new Chat tab appear with your name. They have to click on the tab starting with your name. The user will then be able to see your private Chat message.
- If the user responds to your private Chat message, their message will pop-up in your Chat tab with their user name.
- Click on the Public tab, to post chat messages to all participants.
- How can you change the size of the chat font size displayed? At the top of the Chat box, click on the Options tab.
- Click on the number beside Chat Message Font Size, click on a new font size, such as 12 or 14.
Chat FAQ's
- How can I copy all chat messages to the clipboard? (BigBlueButton)
- To share a video, share the video link in the Chat box. If you try to share your desktop and play the video, students won't hear the video, only the presenter will!
- New! Can I turn off private chat? YES.
- In the User area, you can now lock users Private Chat.
- Note: Don't lock viewers from using the Public Chat if they don't have a microphone, they won't be able to communicate with you!
