Meetings: Chatting in the Chat box

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!