Meetings: Chatting in the Chat box

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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.
    • 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.
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!