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*** 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.  
 
*** 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.  
 
*** 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.
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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.
 
** 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.
 
* What other options do you have? At the top of the Chat box, click on the ''Options'' tab.

Revision as of 18:14, 1 March 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 Message 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 on the Arrow button / Send Message.
      • 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

Alt=Meetings with Chat area and Public tab, private student Jane tab, and Options tab

Chat FAQ's
  • 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!
  • 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!