Chat

VIA3 Chat is similar to VIA3 Instant Messaging, but with one important distinction: When you type and send a text message in Chat, it is sent to everyone in the meeting; in VIA3 Instant Messaging a text message is sent only to the individual(s) you have selected. The background color in a Chat window is light blue, whereas in a VIA3 Instant Messaging window it is white.

There are two methods to send Chat messages in a meeting:

1. Click the Chat button or navigate to View>Chat on the meeting menu.

2. From the “Chat” window, type your text in the white “Enter Message Here:” box at the bottom of the window.

3. Press Enter on your keyboard or click "Send to All".

4. In the text display area above the message entry window, your name and the time will appear to all meeting members in bold type followed by your text message.

To save the contents of a Chat window:

1. Click the Save button in the upper left corner of the Chat window.

2. Navigate to the desired storage location.

3. Name the file and click Save.

Note: Chat messages are persistent throughout the duration of the meeting; meaning they remain available for viewing even if the chat window has been closed or if you have left the meeting and rejoined. The chat window can be recalled at any time by clicking the Chat button.

Warning:  Unsaved Chat messages will be lost once the meeting has been terminated.