Chatbox

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The Chatbox is a feature that allows you to type messages to other users. It has 144-character limit, and only the most recent message can be viewed. While typing your message, a typing indicator will appear.

Picture of a chatbox message

Usage

To open the chatbox, press Y if you are using a keyboard, or navigate through Action Menu > Tools > Chatbox for the other input devices.

Alternatively, the chatbox can be sent OSC data.

Viewing and visuals

By default, the chatbox is only visible to friends. This can be changed in settings.

Position

After a message is sent on a chatbox, it will appear in either 2 locations, depending on which setting you choose:

• Above: Chatbox message will appear above the user who sent the message
• Forward: Chatbox message will appear in front of the user who sent the message

Settings

Chatbox settings are highly customizable, allowing you to change chatbox visibility, display duration, size and more.

See also Chatbox Settings for more the full list of settings.

OSC

While you can send OSC data to the chatbox, it also has features which aren't possible to perform within the client. Such as new lines, word wrap, parameter to disable notification SFX, and more.

Check out the chatbox OSC docs here.

History

2022.2.2p3 - Added Chatbox