Community:Terminology - Revision history

Usr d55a5e23-4ccd-4692-b9bb-f1beb1447e7b: fix plural.

2026-09-28T00:36:17Z

fix plural.

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	\|{{Anchor\|Android}} Android		\|{{Anchor\|Android}} Android
	\|A community term used to refer to VRChat [[~~platform\|~~platforms]] based on Android, including standalone VR headsets such as Meta Quest, PICO 4, and VIVE devices. Since VRChat became available on Android smartphones, the term may also refer to Android smartphones themselves.		\|A community term used to refer to VRChat [[platforms]] based on Android, including standalone VR headsets such as Meta Quest, PICO 4, and VIVE devices. Since VRChat became available on Android smartphones, the term may also refer to Android smartphones themselves.
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	\|{{Anchor\|Ask Forum}} Ask Forum		\|{{Anchor\|Ask Forum}} Ask Forum
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	\|{{Anchor\|Pedestal}} Pedestal		\|{{Anchor\|Pedestal}} Pedestal
	\|A ~~places~~ in world that distributes either [[Avatar]] which is set to public, or refers [[Sharing#Pedestals\|Sharing Pedestal]].		\|A place in world that distributes either [[Avatar]] which is set to public, or refers [[Sharing#Pedestals\|Sharing Pedestal]].
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	\|{{Anchor\|Prefab}} Prefab		\|{{Anchor\|Prefab}} Prefab
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	\|Refers to a user whose full-body tracking has broken or lost tracking, causing their avatar to fold in on itself like a pretzel.		\|Refers to a user whose full-body tracking has broken or lost tracking, causing their avatar to fold in on itself like a pretzel.
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	\|{{Anchor\|Quest}} [[~~Platform~~\|Quest]]		\|{{Anchor\|Quest}} [[Platforms\|Quest]]
	\| Refers to the Meta Quest headset<ref>https://www.meta.com/quest/</ref>, or Quest-compatible content; synonymously used with the "Android" build of VRChat.		\| Refers to the Meta Quest headset<ref>https://www.meta.com/quest/</ref>, or Quest-compatible content; synonymously used with the "Android" build of VRChat.
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Usr 0b103ddd-09c4-424a-ae69-d540aca45f0f: Fix table

2026-09-27T04:26:41Z

Fix table

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	\|{{Anchor\|Pedestal}} Pedestal		\|{{Anchor\|Pedestal}} Pedestal
	\|A places in world that distributes either [[Avatar]] which is set to public, or refers [[Sharing#Pedestals\|Sharing Pedestal]].		\|A places in world that distributes either [[Avatar]] which is set to public, or refers [[Sharing#Pedestals\|Sharing Pedestal]].
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	\|{{Anchor\|Prefab}} Prefab		\|{{Anchor\|Prefab}} Prefab
	\|A premade asset made to be used on avatars or in worlds, such as [[Community:GoGo Loco\|GoGo Loco]] or VRCBilliards: Community Edition<ref>https://github.com/VRCBilliards/vrcbce</ref>.		\|A premade asset made to be used on avatars or in worlds, such as [[Community:GoGo Loco\|GoGo Loco]] or VRCBilliards: Community Edition<ref>https://github.com/VRCBilliards/vrcbce</ref>.

Usr d55a5e23-4ccd-4692-b9bb-f1beb1447e7b: add a few worlds.

2026-09-26T09:03:22Z

add a few worlds.

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	{\| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;"		{\| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;"
	!Terms		!Terms
	!Explanation		!Explanation
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			\|{{Anchor\|Android}} Android
			\|A community term used to refer to VRChat [[platform\|platforms]] based on Android, including standalone VR headsets such as Meta Quest, PICO 4, and VIVE devices. Since VRChat became available on Android smartphones, the term may also refer to Android smartphones themselves.
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	\|{{Anchor\|Ask Forum}} Ask Forum		\|{{Anchor\|Ask Forum}} Ask Forum
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	\|A placeable object that allows multiple users to teleport to the same instance of a different world.		\|A placeable object that allows multiple users to teleport to the same instance of a different world.
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			\|{{Anchor\|Pedestal}} Pedestal
			\|A places in world that distributes either [[Avatar]] which is set to public, or refers [[Sharing#Pedestals\|Sharing Pedestal]].
	\|{{Anchor\|Prefab}} Prefab		\|{{Anchor\|Prefab}} Prefab
	\|A premade asset made to be used on avatars or in worlds, such as [[Community:GoGo Loco\|GoGo Loco]] or VRCBilliards: Community Edition<ref>https://github.com/VRCBilliards/vrcbce</ref>.		\|A premade asset made to be used on avatars or in worlds, such as [[Community:GoGo Loco\|GoGo Loco]] or VRCBilliards: Community Edition<ref>https://github.com/VRCBilliards/vrcbce</ref>.
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	\|Refers to a user whose full-body tracking has broken or lost tracking, causing their avatar to fold in on itself like a pretzel.		\|Refers to a user whose full-body tracking has broken or lost tracking, causing their avatar to fold in on itself like a pretzel.
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	\|{{Anchor\|Quest}} Quest		\|{{Anchor\|Quest}} [[Platform\|Quest]]
	\| Refers to the Meta Quest headset<ref>https://www.meta.com/quest/</ref>, or Quest-compatible content; synonymously used with the "Android" build of VRChat.		\| Refers to the Meta Quest headset<ref>https://www.meta.com/quest/</ref>, or Quest-compatible content; synonymously used with the "Android" build of VRChat.
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	\|{{Anchor\|Shader}} Shader		\|{{Anchor\|Shader}} Shader
	\|In Unity, a shader is a program that contains instructions on how to render materials. These are used in conjunction with materials. An example of a shader is Poiyomi's Toon Shader~~<ref>https://github.com/poiyomi/PoiyomiToonShader</ref>~~.		\|In Unity, a shader is a program that contains instructions on how to render materials. These are used in conjunction with materials. An example of a shader is [[Community:Poiyomi Shaders\|Poiyomi's Toon Shader]].
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	\|{{Anchor\|Shapekey\|Blendshape}} Shapekey		\|{{Anchor\|Shapekey\|Blendshape}} Shapekey

Usr d725c931-4b41-4ae4-8e75-245afbcd4cb9: /* O-S */ Add 'square menu'

2026-06-20T13:38:48Z

O-S: Add 'square menu'

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	\|{{Anchor\|Small Menu}} Small Menu		\|{{Anchor\|Small Menu}} Small Menu
	\|''(also: little menu)'' A colloquial name for the [[Quick Menu]].		\|''(also: little menu, square menu)'' A colloquial name for the [[Quick Menu]].
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	\|{{Anchor\|Spawn}} Spawn		\|{{Anchor\|Spawn}} Spawn

Usr 8ee44c1a-f905-4e08-bb61-e1cd34e09fc0: Added social statuses to terminology.

2025-04-12T16:05:18Z

Added social statuses to terminology.

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	\|{{Anchor\|Bio}} Bio		\|{{Anchor\|Bio}} Bio
	\|''(plural: bios)'' Abbreviation for the word: "biography".		\|''(plural: bios)'' Abbreviation for the word: "biography".
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			\|[On] Blue
			\|Typically refers to a user's joinability [[Social#Statuses\|Social status]]; the color blue is the most accessible.
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	\|{{Anchor\|Canny}} Canny		\|{{Anchor\|Canny}} Canny
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	\|{{Anchor\|Global}} Global		\|{{Anchor\|Global}} Global
	\|In server networking, 'global' refers to an object interaction, or Udon event that is seen "globally" by everyone; rather than locally, only by you.		\|In server networking, 'global' refers to an object interaction, or Udon event that is seen "globally" by everyone; rather than locally, only by you.
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			\|[On] Green
			\|Typically refers to a user's joinability [[Social#Statuses\|Social status]]; the color green is the default status, and is accessible for other users.
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	\|{{Anchor\|Home}} Home		\|{{Anchor\|Home}} Home
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	!Terms		!Terms
	!Explanation		!Explanation
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			\|[On] Orange
			\|Typically refers to a user's joinability [[Social#Statuses\|Social status]]; the color orange is 'request first', or private.
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	\|[[OSC]]		\|[[OSC]]
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	\|{{Anchor\|Questie}} Questie		\|{{Anchor\|Questie}} Questie
	\|Refers to someone using VRChat on standalone Quest. Context and tone for this word may vary, but unfortunately can have a pejorative connotation.		\|Refers to someone using VRChat on standalone Quest. Context and tone for this word may vary, but unfortunately can have a pejorative connotation.
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			\|[On] Red
			\|Typically refers to a user's joinability [[Social#Statuses\|Social status]]; the color red is equal to 'do not disturb' mode.
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	\|{{Anchor\|Req}} Req		\|{{Anchor\|Req}} Req

Usr 8ee44c1a-f905-4e08-bb61-e1cd34e09fc0: Interlinked FT, IK, and Physbones

2025-03-19T15:46:54Z

Interlinked FT, IK, and Physbones

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	\|{{Anchor\|FT}} FT		\|{{Anchor\|FT}} FT
	\|Acronym for "Face Tracking". Facetracking can include eye tracking as well as tracking of the lower face.		\|Acronym for "[[Face Tracking]]". Facetracking can include eye tracking as well as tracking of the lower face.
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	\|''(also: home world)'' The world a user will spawn into when entering VRChat. This, by default, is the [[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat_Home\|VRChat Home]] world and can be changed to any world.		\|''(also: home world)'' The world a user will spawn into when entering VRChat. This, by default, is the [[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat_Home\|VRChat Home]] world and can be changed to any world.
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	\|{{Anchor\|IK}} IK		\|{{Anchor\|IK}} [[IK]]
	\|Acronym for “Inverse Kinematics”, an algorithm executed in Unity, which VRChat uses to properly track the movement of bones and Physbones on an avatar.		\|Acronym for “Inverse Kinematics”, an algorithm executed in Unity, which VRChat uses to properly track the movement of bones and Physbones on an avatar.
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	\|A sensation of experiencing one or more senses because of virtual stimuli, e.g. touch, smell, taste.		\|A sensation of experiencing one or more senses because of virtual stimuli, e.g. touch, smell, taste.
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	\|{{Anchor\|Physbones}} Physbones		\|{{Anchor\|Physbones}} [[Physbones]]
	\|A feature in VRChat that allows a way to add fluid motion to avatar bones.		\|A feature in VRChat that allows a way to add fluid motion to avatar bones.
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Usr 8ee44c1a-f905-4e08-bb61-e1cd34e09fc0: Added the term "V-Bucks", referring to VRC Credits

2025-02-26T01:57:52Z

Added the term "V-Bucks", referring to VRC Credits

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	\|{{Anchor\|Unity}} Unity		\|{{Anchor\|Unity}} Unity
	\|The game engine VRChat utilizes.<ref>https://unity.com/</ref>		\|The game engine VRChat utilizes.<ref>https://unity.com/</ref>
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			\|V-Bucks
			\|A humorous term, to refer to [[Creator Economy\|VRC Credits]]. The term "V-Bucks" originates from a digital currency, from the video game [[wikipedia:Fortnite\|Fortnite]].
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	\|{{Anchor\|Viseme}} Viseme		\|{{Anchor\|Viseme}} Viseme

Usr 8ee44c1a-f905-4e08-bb61-e1cd34e09fc0: /* O-S */ Changed verbiage on "Ripping" to be more specific.

2024-11-03T22:02:41Z

O-S: Changed verbiage on "Ripping" to be more specific.

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	\|Ripping		\|Ripping
	\|Asset ripping, or "~~ripping", "rip", "avi~~ ripping", refers to the act of ~~"stealing" and~~, ~~possibly~~ uploading ~~an avatar~~ or ~~a world from another person. This is done by converting~~ the ~~VRCA or VRCW file~~.		\|Asset ripping, or "avatar/world ripping", refers to the act of downloading, modifying, sharing, or re-uploading unauthorized VRChat content that you do not own, or have the right to use.
	''Please be aware that ~~these might be~~ against {{VRC link\|https://hello.vrchat.com/creator-guidelines\|VRChat's Guidelines}} and doing this ~~could result~~ in action taken against your account.''<ref name=":0" />		''Please be aware that this is against {{VRC link\|https://hello.vrchat.com/creator-guidelines\|VRChat's Guidelines}}, and doing this results in action taken against your account.''<ref name=":0" />
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	\|{{Anchor\|RP}} RP		\|{{Anchor\|RP}} RP

Usr 9351a258-d78e-4714-a856-68dcc5ab2c48: /* T-Z */ Added VCC (VRChat Creator Companion)

2024-11-03T09:22:09Z

T-Z: Added VCC (VRChat Creator Companion)

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	\|{{Anchor\|Viseme}} Viseme		\|{{Anchor\|Viseme}} Viseme
	\|Portmanteau of "visual phonemes" (vai-zeems), a type of shapekey that refers to mouth positioning and animatics on an avatar.		\|Portmanteau of "visual phonemes" (vai-zeems), a type of shapekey that refers to mouth positioning and animatics on an avatar.
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			\|[[VRChat Creator Companion\|VCC]]
			\|Acronym for VRChat Creator Companion.
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	\|[[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat\|VRC]]		\|[[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat\|VRC]]

Usr 9351a258-d78e-4714-a856-68dcc5ab2c48: /* G-N */

2024-10-31T01:10:23Z

G-N

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	\|{{Anchor\|Crash}} Crash		\|{{Anchor\|Crash}} Crash
	\|Referring to a forceful closing or freezing of the VRChat client.		\|Referring to a forceful closing or freezing of the VRChat client.
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			\|{{Anchor\|Crasher}} Crasher
			\|A malicious avatar or world that is made to crash the user.
			''Please be aware that these are against {{VRC link\|https://hello.vrchat.com/creator-guidelines\|VRChat's Guidelines}} and using them can result in action taken against your account.''<ref name=":0">[https://hello.vrchat.com/creator-guidelines#:~:text=Content%20should%20not%20be%20built%20or%20used%20to%20disrupt%20any%20experience%20or%20usage%20of%20VRChat. "Content should not be built or used to disrupt any experience or usage of VRChat", on Community Guidelines.]</ref>
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	\|{{Anchor\|Deskie}} Deskie		\|{{Anchor\|Deskie}} Deskie
	\|Abbreviation of "Desktop User", someone who uses the desktop version of VRChat.		\|Abbreviation of "Desktop User", someone who uses the desktop version of VRChat.
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	~~\|{{Anchor\|Crasher}} Crasher~~
	~~\|A malicious avatar or world that is made to crash the user.~~
	''Please be aware that these are against {{VRC link\|https://hello.vrchat.com/creator-guidelines\|VRChat's Guidelines}} and using them can result in action taken against your account.''<ref>[https://hello.vrchat.com/creator-guidelines#:~:text=Content%20should%20not%20be%20built%20or%20used%20to%20disrupt%20any%20experience%20or%20usage%20of%20VRChat. "Content should not be built or used to disrupt any experience or usage of VRChat", on Community Guidelines.]</ref>
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	\|{{Anchor\|EAC}} EAC		\|{{Anchor\|EAC}} EAC
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	!Explanation		!Explanation
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	\| [[OSC]]		\|[[OSC]]
	\|A protocol to allow external devices and applications to connect to VRChat, and communicate with each other, usually on an avatar or world.		\|A protocol to allow external devices and applications to connect to VRChat, and communicate with each other, usually on an avatar or world.
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	\|A feature in VRChat that allows a way to add fluid motion to avatar bones.		\|A feature in VRChat that allows a way to add fluid motion to avatar bones.
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	\|{{Anchor\|Ping}} Ping		\|{{Anchor\|Ping}} Ping
	\|The number referring (in milliseconds) to track latency, showing how much time it takes for a sample of data to travel from your device to the VRChat server, and back to your device.		\|The number referring (in milliseconds) to track latency, showing how much time it takes for a sample of data to travel from your device to the VRChat server, and back to your device.
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	\|{{Anchor\|Req}} Req		\|{{Anchor\|Req}} Req
	\|Abbreviation for “Request” in the context of invites. Such as "req off of me" meaning "request an invite off of me."		\|Abbreviation for “Request” in the context of invites. Such as "req off of me" meaning "request an invite off of me."
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	\|{{Anchor\|Retexture}} Retexture		\|{{Anchor\|Retexture}} Retexture
	\|The act of changing the textures of a common avatar to customize it and make it specific and unique to a given player. A person who does this for others is known as a "Retexture Artist".		\| The act of changing the textures of a common avatar to customize it and make it specific and unique to a given player. A person who does this for others is known as a "Retexture Artist".
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			\|Ripping
			\|Asset ripping, or "ripping", "rip", "avi ripping", refers to the act of "stealing" and, possibly uploading an avatar or a world from another person. This is done by converting the VRCA or VRCW file.
			''Please be aware that these might be against {{VRC link\|https://hello.vrchat.com/creator-guidelines\|VRChat's Guidelines}} and doing this could result in action taken against your account.''<ref name=":0" />
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	\|{{Anchor\|RP}} RP		\|{{Anchor\|RP}} RP
	\|Acronym for "Role-play" - assuming/playing a role, solo or in a group. There are dedicated groups and themed worlds for RP in VRChat.		\| Acronym for "Role-play" - assuming/playing a role, solo or in a group. There are dedicated groups and themed worlds for RP in VRChat.
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	\|[[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat SDK\|SDK]]		\|[[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat SDK\|SDK]]
	\| "SDK" is short for Software development kit<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_development_kit</ref>, it's a collection of tools that allow people to develop software for certain platforms. The VRChat SDK is what is used to create worlds and avatars in VRChat.		\|"SDK" is short for Software development kit<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_development_kit</ref>, it's a collection of tools that allow people to develop software for certain platforms. The VRChat SDK is what is used to create worlds and avatars in VRChat.
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	\|{{Anchor\|Shader}} Shader		\|{{Anchor\|Shader}} Shader
	\|In Unity, a shader is a program that contains instructions on how to render materials. These are used in conjunction with materials. An example of a shader is Poiyomi's Toon Shader<ref>https://github.com/poiyomi/PoiyomiToonShader</ref>.		\|In Unity, a shader is a program that contains instructions on how to render materials. These are used in conjunction with materials. An example of a shader is Poiyomi's Toon Shader<ref>https://github.com/poiyomi/PoiyomiToonShader</ref>.
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	\|{{Anchor\|Shapekey\|Blendshape}} Shapekey		\|{{Anchor\|Shapekey\|Blendshape}} Shapekey
	\|Also known as “Blendshapes”<ref>https://docs.unity3d.com/2022.3/Documentation/Manual/BlendShapes.html</ref>, allows for the deformation of a model for animation purposes, most often used for creating mouth movements and blinking. An animation that goes from Point A to Point B, and back again.		\|Also known as “Blendshapes”<ref>https://docs.unity3d.com/2022.3/Documentation/Manual/BlendShapes.html</ref>, allows for the deformation of a model for animation purposes, most often used for creating mouth movements and blinking. An animation that goes from Point A to Point B, and back again.
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	\| [[Special:MyLanguage/Trust_and_Safety#Safety Shield\|Shield]]		\|[[Special:MyLanguage/Trust_and_Safety#Safety Shield\|Shield]]
	\|''(also: safeties)'' Referring to "Safety" shields on the [[Quick Menu]], a method to disable aspects of users' avatars, as well as voice, to increase performance and enhance your experience.		\|''(also: safeties)'' Referring to "Safety" shields on the [[Quick Menu]], a method to disable aspects of users' avatars, as well as voice, to increase performance and enhance your experience.
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	\|{{Anchor\|Spawn}} Spawn		\|{{Anchor\|Spawn}} Spawn
	\|Usually the starting point of a world or the act of summoning an object.		\| Usually the starting point of a world or the act of summoning an object.
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	\|[[Special:MyLanguage/Social#Statuses\|Status]]		\|[[Special:MyLanguage/Social#Statuses\|Status]]
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	\|[[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat\|VRC]]		\|[[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat\|VRC]]
	\|Acronym for VRChat.		\| Acronym for VRChat.
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	\|{{Anchor\|VRChatter}} VRChatter		\|{{Anchor\|VRChatter}} VRChatter
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	== Official resources ==		==Official resources==

	* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWKXbMQe3x4 Avatar Basics - Terminology] on YouTube, posted by VRChat Learning Channel		*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWKXbMQe3x4 Avatar Basics - Terminology] on YouTube, posted by VRChat Learning Channel

	== References ==		==References==
	<references />		<references />
	[[Category:Stubs]]		[[Category:Stubs]]
	[[Category:Culture]]		[[Category:Culture]]

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	\|{{Anchor\|Pedestal}} Pedestal		\|{{Anchor\|Pedestal}} Pedestal
	\|A places in world that distributes either [[Avatar]] which is set to public, or refers [[Sharing#Pedestals\|Sharing Pedestal]].		\|A places in world that distributes either [[Avatar]] which is set to public, or refers [[Sharing#Pedestals\|Sharing Pedestal]].
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	\|{{Anchor\|Prefab}} Prefab		\|{{Anchor\|Prefab}} Prefab
	\|A premade asset made to be used on avatars or in worlds, such as [[Community:GoGo Loco\|GoGo Loco]] or VRCBilliards: Community Edition<ref>https://github.com/VRCBilliards/vrcbce</ref>.		\|A premade asset made to be used on avatars or in worlds, such as [[Community:GoGo Loco\|GoGo Loco]] or VRCBilliards: Community Edition<ref>https://github.com/VRCBilliards/vrcbce</ref>.