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====Chat box====
 
====Chat box====
* A '''Chat''' box is displayed on the left side of '''Meetings''' next to the Messages, Notes and Users areas.
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* 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.
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=====What other options are available=====
 
=====What other options are available=====
*  At the top of the Public Chat box, click on the ''Chat Options'' tab.
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*  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.
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** You can Save, Copy or Clear the Public chat messages.
 
 
  
 
=====Chat FAQ's=====
 
=====Chat FAQ's=====

Latest revision as of 21:11, 2 September 2019

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.

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
  • 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!