Use Meeting Messages with 3 how-to topics, including opening the chat panel, sending a meeting message, and closing the chat panel; choose a topic from the index and follow the entry path and steps.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Open the Chat Panel | Free |
| 2 | 2. Send a Meeting Message | Free |
| 3 | 3. Close the Chat Panel | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Open the Chat Panel
Entry path: Meeting window → bottom toolbar → Chat
- Enter the meeting window.
- Click Chat in the bottom toolbar.
- Check the right side of the window for the chat sidebar.
- Confirm that the panel shows the Chat title and a close button at the top.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: the chat sidebar appears on the right side of the meeting window.
- Next action available: you can view the chat area and prepare to type a message.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: if you have not entered the meeting yet, the meeting chat entry may not be visible.
- Environment note: network issues may affect message loading and sending.
2. Send a Meeting Message
Entry path: Chat panel → input box at the bottom → Send
- Open the meeting chat panel first.
- Type your message in the input box at the bottom of the panel.
- Click Send.
- Confirm that the message appears in the chat area.
- Check that other participants can view the message in their own chat panels.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: the new message appears in the chat area.
- Next action available: you can continue typing another message or read follow-up replies.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: sending is not effective if no message content is entered.
- Environment note: sending messages requires a stable network connection.
3. Close the Chat Panel
Entry path: Chat panel → close button at the top (✕)
- Click the ✕ button in the upper-right corner of the chat panel.
- Confirm that the chat sidebar on the right is closed.
- Continue viewing the main meeting window.
- When needed, click Chat in the bottom toolbar again to reopen the panel.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: the chat sidebar is closed and the main meeting area becomes more prominent.
- Next action available: you can continue attending the meeting and reopen the chat panel later.
- No side effect: closing the chat panel does not end the current meeting.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: closing the chat panel is not the same as leaving the meeting.