
| Enable Java Script | On your browser page click Tools - Options - Tick Enable Java |
| How to log into the Chat Room |
To start chatting, enter your user name (any nickname) and click Connect. Your user name must be a unique for your current chat session. If you are required to enter a password, a pop-up window will appear where you can enter your room or user password. Some rooms may require registration. |
| How do I register a user name | If you would like to register a user name and password please use the link provided on the site you are visiting to do so. Some rooms do not allow registering. Please contact the webmaster of the site you are visiting for more information on their requirements. |
| Get user information (profile information) |
You can get information on any user in a room. To see this information, right-click on the visitor's name from within the user list and select "See Profile". Any information available will be displayed in the main chat room for you to view. |
| To send a message | To start chatting, chat messages are displayed in the main chat window. To add to the conversation, type in your message in the text box below the main chat window area and click on Send button or hit the return key on your keyboard. By default your message is sent to all users. |
| Send a private chat request to a user | You can send a private chat request to any user in a room. To send the request to the visitor, right-click on the visitor's name from within the user list and select Private Chat. You will see a smaller window pop up and you can chat with that user one-to-one. |
| Ignore a user | You can ignore any visitor in a room. To ignore a user, right-click a user's name from within the chat user list, and select Ignore. All ignored users will be displayed in a gray color. You will not see anything the ignored visitor types, and the ignored visitor will be unable to have a private chat with you. To un-ignore a user, right-click a user's name from within the chat user list, and select Un-ignore. You can ignore as many people as you wish. |
| Ignore Private Messages | You can ignore all private messages. When a private message is initiated you can click on the Ignore checkbox and all future private messages will not be seen. |
| Bold
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If you wish to BOLD your messages in the main chat window. |
| Italic
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If you wish to Italicize your messages in the main chat window. |
| Colour
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If you wish to change the colour of your messages in the main chat window. |
| Smilie
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Smilies to send |
| Room Audio
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Chatroom Audio |
| Online Status
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Gives you the option to add an away message or a general message that appears in the user list next to your name |
| Float
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If you wish to resize your chat room, click on the
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| Search
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This button is enabled in our Basic service to allow users to search the internet for any topic that might be discussed in the chat room. Using Professional and above, this button can be customized to any URL. |
| Log
On Log Off |
f you wish to leave a chat room, click on the
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| Leaving a chat room
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If you wish to leave the chat room click on the
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| Who is typing | Displays the user who is currently typing but has not enter the text into the room. |
Java software must be installed onto your system to view the chatroom.
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All views and information expressed in users communications and profiles represent the opinions of the users concerned and do not represent the views of The Chatstation.