Instachat

Chat Bubble Over Head

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What is InstaChat?
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The Instachat feature is a communication option that puts a literal bubble/box over the avatar head, with your typed words inside. 

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How Do I Open/Close the Instachat HUD? 
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• Top Toolbar: Communicate >> InstaChat Bubble  
• Bottom Toolbar: InstaChat Button
  

These options are toggle switches - click the same option to switch on or off. When you open it, this is what you will see in Mirror View:

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How Do I Use the InstaChat HUD
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• Open the InstaChat HUD using either of the toggle switch methods above. 
  
  
• Initiate the InstaChat hud by clicking the submit button. After initiating, your cursor will appear in the text box and bubble above your head will convert to a box for easier message sharing.
  
  
  
  
• Type into text box on the HUD panel.  Use it like a typewriter. Meaning, press enter at the end of the space provided in order to move to a new line and keep your text in the bubble. It's is a great way to create a short message or to help new users find what they need. Use the MeCam to check your result.
  
  
• Your text will be shown on the HUD too, for easy reference. 
  It will look like this.
  
  
  
  
• NOTE:  If you teleport or reload your region, your instachat HUD will automatically close and message reset to default.  

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Reloading or Teleporting with an Active InstaChat HUD
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If you teleport or reload your region, your instachat HUD will automatically close and message in bubble/box will reset to default.  

However, you will see your last message on your HUD for easy copy/paste if needed.

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How Do I Change the Message?
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• Type a new message in the box and submit.
• To clear the message, click submit with an empty text box on the HUD
• Close the InstaChat HUD and reopen.

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How Do I Move the InstaChat HUD?
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• Hover your mouse over the bottom of the HUD.
• Your cursor will change to a move cursor icon.
• Click and drag it to whereever you want on your screen

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The text is too small.  I can't read someone's message?
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If you see a chat bubble/box open, but can't read the text.  Switch to FREECAM Drone to zoom in while keeping your avatar from moving. See help document 3DWW-0002 : Movement and Camera Controls (How to See) for FREECAM DRONE instructions.