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Chats

Group Chat

Group chats let you send instant messages to two or more contacts at the same time.

Procedure
Start a group chat in either of these ways:
  • Select Jabber > File > New Group Chat. In the People field enter the names of the contacts you want to invite into the group chat.
  • Select multiple contacts in the Contacts list, right-click, and then choose Start Group Chat.
  • Invite everyone in a group, right-click a group name in your contact list and choose Start Group Chat.

Transfer Files

Transfer files to quickly and easily share information.

Procedure
    Step 1   Select the file transfer icon .
    Step 2   Select a file on your computer to send to your contact.

    Privacy Options

    You can specify privacy options to control who can see your status and send you messages. When you block a contact, that person cannot view your availability status or send you instant messages.

    To set privacy options:

    Procedure
      Step 1   Select Jabber > Preferences > Privacy.
      Step 2   Select Policies.
      Step 3   Select one of the following:
      • People in my company, select either Automatically accept requests or Prompt me for each Request.
      • People outside my company, select either Prompt me for each request or Block requests.
      • Select Manage Blocked People to specify individuals or domains, to either allow or block, as exceptions to your general privacy policy.
      Step 4   Select Done to apply the changes.
      Chats

      Chats

      Group Chat

      Group chats let you send instant messages to two or more contacts at the same time.

      Procedure
      Start a group chat in either of these ways:
      • Select Jabber > File > New Group Chat. In the People field enter the names of the contacts you want to invite into the group chat.
      • Select multiple contacts in the Contacts list, right-click, and then choose Start Group Chat.
      • Invite everyone in a group, right-click a group name in your contact list and choose Start Group Chat.

      Transfer Files

      Transfer files to quickly and easily share information.

      Procedure
        Step 1   Select the file transfer icon .
        Step 2   Select a file on your computer to send to your contact.

        Privacy Options

        You can specify privacy options to control who can see your status and send you messages. When you block a contact, that person cannot view your availability status or send you instant messages.

        To set privacy options:

        Procedure
          Step 1   Select Jabber > Preferences > Privacy.
          Step 2   Select Policies.
          Step 3   Select one of the following:
          • People in my company, select either Automatically accept requests or Prompt me for each Request.
          • People outside my company, select either Prompt me for each request or Block requests.
          • Select Manage Blocked People to specify individuals or domains, to either allow or block, as exceptions to your general privacy policy.
          Step 4   Select Done to apply the changes.