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====Chat box==== | ====Chat box==== | ||
| − | * | + | * The Public '''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?===== | ||
| − | * In the ''' | + | * In the '''Users''' 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 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 | + | *** At the top left, under Messages, the students name will display. |
*** 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. | *** 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. | + | ** If the user responds to your private Chat message, their message will display in your Chat area. If you have returned to Public Chat, your name will display a red circle with a number in it, to make you aware of a private chat message. |
** To end a private conversation, click on the upper right corner to close the private chat box. | ** To end a private conversation, click on the upper right corner to close the private chat box. | ||
** Under Messages, click on the '''Public Chat''' tab, to post chat messages to all participants. | ** Under Messages, click on the '''Public Chat''' tab, to post chat messages to all participants. | ||
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| + | [[Image:ChatBoxAreav2.jpg|border|Alt=Messages, Users, and Public Chat areas. In Users area, Jane has been selected, so instructor could start a private chat. The Chat Options are three dots at top of Public Chat.]] | ||
=====What other options are available===== | =====What other options are available===== | ||
| − | * At the top of the Public Chat box, click on the ''Chat Options'' tab. | + | * At the top of the Public Chat box, click on the ''Chat Options'' tab (three vertical dots). |
| − | ** You can Save, Copy or Clear the chat messages. | + | ** You can Save, Copy or Clear the Public chat messages. |
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=====Chat FAQ's===== | =====Chat FAQ's===== | ||
| − | + | Can I stop users from using private chat? '''YES.''' | |
| − | + | * In the User area, click on the Settings (wheel) icon, select Lock viewers. Then click beside Private Chat to stop students from privately chatting during the meeting. | |
** '''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! | ||
Latest revision as of 20:11, 2 September 2019
Contents
Chat box
- The Public 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 Users 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.
- 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. If you have returned to Public Chat, your name will display a red circle with a number in it, to make you aware of a private chat message.
- To end a private conversation, click on the upper right corner to close the private chat box.
- Under Messages, click on the Public Chat tab, to post chat messages to all participants.
- At the bottom of the chat box, type in text, click on the Arrow button / Send Message.
What other options are available
- At the top of the Public Chat box, click on the Chat Options tab (three vertical dots).
- You can Save, Copy or Clear the Public chat messages.
Chat FAQ's
Can I stop users from using private chat? YES.
- In the User area, click on the Settings (wheel) icon, select Lock viewers. Then click beside Private Chat to stop students from privately chatting during the meeting.
- 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!
