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====Chat box====
 
====Chat box====
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* A '''Chat''' box is displayed on the right side of '''Meetings''' in the default layout.
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* A '''Chat''' box is displayed on the left side of '''Meetings''' next to the Messages, Notes and Users areas.
 
* 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.
 
* 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.
 
** Usually, all participants can type in Chat messages.
 
=====Can I chat with a specific student?=====
 
=====Can I chat with a specific student?=====
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* Near the top of the '''Chat''' box, beside the ''Public'' tab, click on the '''Options''' tab.
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* In the '''User''' area, click on the ''name'' of a user. In the drop-down, click on '''Start private chat'''.  
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** Click on the ''name'' of a user. A new '''Chat''' tab will appear, with the '''user name'''.  
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** At the bottom of the chat box, type in text, click on the ''Arrow'' button / ''Send Message''.  
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** In the '''user's Chat''' tab, type in text, click on the ''Arrow'' button / ''Send Message''.  
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*** At the top left, under Messages, the students name will display, along with a circular icon.  
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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.  
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*** The selected user will now see next to their name a red circle with a number in it, letting them know they have received a chat message. After the participant clicks on their name, they will see your private Chat message.  
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*** The user will then be able to see your private Chat message.  
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** If the user responds to your private Chat message, their message will display in your Chat area.
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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.
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** Under Messages, click on the '''Public Chat''' tab, to post chat messages to all participants.   
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** Click on the '''Public''' tab, to post chat messages to all participants.   
 
 
=====What other options are available=====
 
=====What other options are available=====
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*  At the top of the Chat box, click on the ''Options'' tab.
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*  At the top of the Public Chat box, click on the ''Chat Options'' tab.
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** Click on the number beside '''Chat Message Font Size''', click on a new font size, such as 12 or 14.
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** You can Save, Copy or Clear the chat messages.
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** Add a check beside '''Audible Chat Notification''' to hear when new participants arrive
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** To manage Public Chat, you can click on an icon to download the chat, copy it or clear public chat messages
 
  
 
[[Image:ChatBoxAreav2.jpg|border|Alt=Meetings with Chat area and Public tab, private student Jane tab, and Options tab]]
 
[[Image:ChatBoxAreav2.jpg|border|Alt=Meetings with Chat area and Public tab, private student Jane tab, and Options tab]]
  
 
=====Chat FAQ's=====
 
=====Chat FAQ's=====
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* 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.'''
 
* Can I turn off private chat? '''YES.'''
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** In the User area, you can now lock users Private Chat.  
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** In the User area, you can 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!
 
** '''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!

Revision as of 14:20, 12 June 2019

Chat box

  • A Chat box is displayed on the left side of Meetings next to the Messages, Notes and Users areas.
  • 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.
Can I chat with a specific student?
  • In the User area, click on the name of a user. In the drop-down, click on Start private chat.
    • At the bottom of the chat box, type in text, click on the Arrow button / Send Message.
      • At the top left, under Messages, the students name will display, along with a circular icon.
      • The selected user will now see next to their name a red circle with a number in it, letting them know they have received a chat message. After the participant clicks on their name, they will see your private Chat message.
    • If the user responds to your private Chat message, their message will display in your Chat area.
    • Under Messages, click on the Public Chat tab, to post chat messages to all participants.
What other options are available
  • At the top of the Public Chat box, click on the Chat Options tab.
    • You can Save, Copy or Clear the chat messages.


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

Chat FAQ's
  • Can I turn off private chat? YES.
    • In the User area, you can 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!
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