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The '''Chatbox''' lets you type messages to other users with a 144-character limit, and only the most recent message is visible. A typing indicator appears while you type. [[File:ChatboxAboveUser.png|thumb|Picture of a chatbox message]] | |||
The '''Chatbox''' | |||
[[File:ChatboxAboveUser.png|thumb|Picture of a chatbox message]] | |||
==Usage== | ==Usage== | ||
To open the chatbox, press <code>Y</code> if using a keyboard, or navigate to <code>[[Action Menu]] > Tools > Chatbox</code> for other input devices. | |||
You can also send [[Open Sound Control|OSC]] data to the chatbox. | |||
==Viewing and visuals== | ==Viewing and visuals== | ||
By default, the chatbox is | |||
By default, the chatbox is visible to everyone. You can change this in settings. | |||
===Position=== | ===Position=== | ||
*'''Above''': | After you send a message, it appears in one of two locations, depending on your chosen setting: | ||
*'''Forward''': | |||
* '''Above (Default)''': The message appears above the user who sent it | |||
* '''Forward''': The message appears in front of the user who sent it | |||
==Settings== | ==Settings== | ||
''See also [[Settings#Chatbox|Chatbox Settings]] for | Chatbox settings are highly customizable, letting you adjust visibility, display duration, size, and more. | ||
''See also [[Settings#Chatbox|Chatbox Settings]] for the full list of settings.'' | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
!Name | |||
!Values | |||
!Tooltip | |||
|- | |||
|Chatbox Function | |||
|Clear Chatbox, New message | |||
|'''[Clear Chatbox]''' Clears the chatbox | |||
'''[New message]''' Opens chatbox input | |||
|- | |||
|Local Chatbox Visibility | |||
|Mine, Friends, Everyone | |||
|Change chatbox visibility | |||
'''[Mine]''' Only show your own chatbox | |||
'''[Friends]''' Show chatboxes only from friends | |||
'''[Everyone]''' Show chatboxes for everyone | |||
|- | |||
| colspan="3" style="text-align:center;" |Show Advanced Settings | |||
|- | |||
|Chatbox Position | |||
|Above, Forward | |||
|Set chatbox to [above head/forward] position | |||
|- | |||
|Chatbox Height | |||
|0-100% | |||
|Change chatbox height | |||
|- | |||
|Chatbox Size | |||
|50-150% | |||
|Change chatbox size | |||
|- | |||
|Chatbox Opacity | |||
|25-100% | |||
|Change chatbox opacity | |||
|- | |||
|Chatbox Display Duration | |||
|2-60 seconds | |||
|Change chatbox display duration | |||
|- | |||
|Chatbox Notification Volume | |||
|On/Off, 0-100% | |||
|Change chatbox notification volume | |||
|- | |||
|Show Own Chatbox | |||
|On/Off | |||
|Show or hide your own chatbox | |||
|- | |||
|Send Text Automatically | |||
|On/Off | |||
|Toggle chatbox auto send | |||
|} | |||
==OSC== | ==OSC== | ||
While you can send OSC data to the chatbox, it also supports features not possible in the client, such as new lines, word wrap, disabling notification SFX, and more. | |||
See the chatbox OSC docs [https://docs.vrchat.com/docs/osc-as-input-controller#chatbox here]. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
[https://docs.vrchat.com/docs/vrchat-202222p3 2022.2.2p3] - Added Chatbox | |||
[https://docs.vrchat.com/docs/vrchat-202222p3 2022.2.2p3] - Added Chatbox | |||
[[Category:Features]] | [[Category:Features]] | ||
[[Category:Accessibility]] | |||
[[Categpry:Needs images]] | |||
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The Chatbox lets you type messages to other users with a 144-character limit, and only the most recent message is visible. A typing indicator appears while you type.
Usage
To open the chatbox, press Y if using a keyboard, or navigate to Action Menu > Tools > Chatbox for other input devices.
You can also send OSC data to the chatbox.
Viewing and visuals
By default, the chatbox is visible to everyone. You can change this in settings.
Position
After you send a message, it appears in one of two locations, depending on your chosen setting:
- Above (Default): The message appears above the user who sent it
- Forward: The message appears in front of the user who sent it
Settings
Chatbox settings are highly customizable, letting you adjust visibility, display duration, size, and more.
See also Chatbox Settings for the full list of settings.
| Name | Values | Tooltip |
|---|---|---|
| Chatbox Function | Clear Chatbox, New message | [Clear Chatbox] Clears the chatbox
[New message] Opens chatbox input |
| Local Chatbox Visibility | Mine, Friends, Everyone | Change chatbox visibility
[Friends] Show chatboxes only from friends [Everyone] Show chatboxes for everyone |
| Show Advanced Settings | ||
| Chatbox Position | Above, Forward | Set chatbox to [above head/forward] position |
| Chatbox Height | 0-100% | Change chatbox height |
| Chatbox Size | 50-150% | Change chatbox size |
| Chatbox Opacity | 25-100% | Change chatbox opacity |
| Chatbox Display Duration | 2-60 seconds | Change chatbox display duration |
| Chatbox Notification Volume | On/Off, 0-100% | Change chatbox notification volume |
| Show Own Chatbox | On/Off | Show or hide your own chatbox |
| Send Text Automatically | On/Off | Toggle chatbox auto send |
OSC
While you can send OSC data to the chatbox, it also supports features not possible in the client, such as new lines, word wrap, disabling notification SFX, and more.
See the chatbox OSC docs here.
History
2022.2.2p3 - Added Chatbox Categpry:Needs images
