Chatbox

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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.

Picture of a chatbox message

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.

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