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| − | * A '''Chat''' box is displayed on the right side of '''Meetings'''. | + | * A '''Chat''' box is displayed on the right side of '''Meetings''' in the default layout. |
| − | * At the bottom of the '''Chat''' box, type in text, then click on the '''Send''' button. All participants will see your message. | + | * At the bottom of the '''Chat''' box, type in text, then click on the '''Send''' or "Arrow" button. All participants will see your message. |
** Usually, all participants can type in Chat messages. | ** 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. | * 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. | ||
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**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. | ||
| − | * | + | * What other options do you have? 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. |
| + | ** Add a check beside '''Audible Chat Notification''' to hear when new participants arrive | ||
| + | ** To manage Public Chat, you can click on an icon to download the chat, copy it or clear public chat messages | ||
[[Image:ChatBoxAreav2.jpg|Alt=Meetings with Chat area and Public tab, private student Jane tab, and Options tab]] | [[Image:ChatBoxAreav2.jpg|Alt=Meetings with Chat area and Public tab, private student Jane tab, and Options tab]] | ||
Revision as of 17:52, 14 February 2018
Chat box
- A Chat box is displayed on the right side of Meetings in the default layout.
- At the bottom of the Chat box, type in text, then click on the Send or "Arrow" 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.
- What other options do you have? 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.
- Add a check beside Audible Chat Notification to hear when new participants arrive
- To manage Public Chat, you can click on an icon to download the chat, copy it or clear public chat messages
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!
