*** IRC - Commands *** /? This Help /Q Quit IRC /W Who's online? (just Enter does the job as well) /J <#Channel> Join channel /L List channels /N Changes your nick name (handle on IRC) to /S Switches to the named /A Sends text as an action /; Send to privately. Don't forget the ";"! Everything else will go to the people on your current channel. Just start typing to see the ">" prompt. Input will be paused until you send your message or command by pressing the Return key. Professionals ;) may use the "normal" commands as well, like /WHOIS etc.