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In [[Second Life]], there are several functions corresponding to the general definition of a chat, which are:
 
In [[Second Life]], there are several functions corresponding to the general definition of a chat, which are:
*[[Local Chat]]: shows all chat communication emitted by all [[Resident]]s (including yourself) or '''scripted objects''' within a certain range of your [[Avatar]]
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*Local Chat: shows all chat communication emitted by all Residents (including yourself) or '''scripted objects''' within a certain range of your Avatar
*[[Instant Message]] (IM): a private chat between you and one other [[Resident]]
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*Instant Message (IM): a private chat between you and one other Resident
*[[Group IM]]: a private chat among all the members of a [[Group]]
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*Group IM: a private chat among all the members of a Group
*[[Friend Conference]]: a private chat among a group of friends
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*Friend Conference: a private chat among a group of friends
  
In Second Life, the term "Chat" refers only to the first function, known as [[Local Chat]]. This chat is public and includes the chat of all Residents within 20 meters of your [[Avatar]].
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In Second Life, the term "chat" generally refers only to the first function, known as Local Chat. This chat is public and includes the chat of all Residents within 20 meters of your [[Avatar]].
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==Related Terms==
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*Local Chat: the public chat that is seen by all Residents near to each other
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*Chat Bar: sitting on the Toolbar, contains the input box where you type Local Chat
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*Local Chat Window: shows the chat history
  
 
==See Also==
 
==See Also==
*[[Chat Bar]]
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*Chat Bar
*[[Local Chat]]
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*Local Chat
*[[Toolbar]]
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*Toolbar
*[[Communicate Button]]
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*Communicate Button
*[[Instant Message]]
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*Instant Message
  
[[Category:Communicating]]
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[[Category:Second Life]]

Latest revision as of 16:01, 16 August 2010