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Private Chat

Private Chat is a synchronous form of communication.

Tip - What is Private Chat

A copy of Private Chat is not stored on the LTS servers, so if anyone feels that the content breaches the FirstClass Code of Conduct a record should be kept by using the File> Save As option in the menu.

The purpose of this exercise is to start and invite another FirstClass user to participate in a Private Chat

1. Select Collaborate> Private Chat from the menu, alternatively click on the Private Chat icon on the toolbar
2. The Private Chat window pops up as shown in Figure 1
   
   

   Figure 1 - Private Chat

3. Click on the Invite button and the Who's Online screen opens as shown in Figure 2
   
   

   Figure 2 - Who's Online

4. Scroll through to find the name of the person you may like to invite to chat Select them by clicking on their name
   • You can find some information about them if they have filled in their Resume by clicking on the Resume button.
   • Once you have read the resume (if they have one) you can close this window
5. Click on the Select button and they will recieve an invite to chat from you as shown in Figure 3
   
   

   Figure 3 - Chat Invite

6. If they choose to accept your invitation they will join the chat as shown in Figure 4
   
   

   Figure 4 - Accepted and joined

7. Type your message/response in the top blank area of the window and press return (or click on Send) Your message will be displayed and tagged as coming from you as shown in Figure 5
   
   

   Figure 5 - Chat

8. To leave the chat simply close down the window - it is polite to let the other participants know you are leaving

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