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Frequently Asked Questions
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Why doesn't the return key submit my chat line?

The return key will submit your chat line if you are using Hide Options.

If you are using the Show options, the return key doesn't submit your chat line because the chat interface consists of multiple text fields. The return key performs a submit only on forms with one text field. This is a function of your web browser.

How can I tell which messages are new?

You will see chat messages divided by two types of horizontal lines.
Messages are separated by the shaded (gray) lines. However, the unshaded (black) line marks the division between unread and read messages. All messages above the unshaded line are new.

Why doesn't my browser Auto-Refresh?

You need a browser which supports "Client Pull". Browsers such as Netscape (versions 1.1N and above) and the Microsoft Internet Explorer support this feature.

How do I send a private message?

Click on the pull down menu next to "Message To" and select the user you wish to send a private message to, then type your message in the "Message" box, and click "Chat/Refresh" to send it..

When you see -ALL- in the Message To box, it sends a message to everybody..

How do I use the "ignore" feature?

Click the chat mode you are in for the correct instructions..

Standard Mode or Streaming Mode

How do I chat in "streaming" mode?

You must select streaming for "Chat Style" when you enter the chat room from the main page http://www.mikesweb.com/chat/

Why can't I see any messages when I first enter a room?

This has been done to help make the refresh faster.. You will see all the messages that have been posted since you entered the chat room..

What is the "Options" menu for?

(Standard Mode only)
When you select "Show" in the Options menu and click "Chat/Refresh" you will see more chat options such as Line Count, Pictures, Auto Refresh time, and your Ignore List.

How do I avoid getting interrupted by a refresh while typing?

When it comes time for an Auto-Refresh, the page will get reloaded no matter what you are doing. This is annoying because everything you have typed on the chat line is lost.

If you suspect you can't type fast enough before the Auto-Refresh, click on the Stop Auto-Refresh link (this link is only available on the Show Options). You then have all the time you need to type. The Auto-Refreshing will continue as normal after you click the Chat/Refresh button.

Which HTML tags can I use in the chat line?

All but following HTML tags are disabled. Copy and paste the following example on the chat line: <B>bold</B> = Bold
<I>italic</I> = Italics
<RED>red</FONT> = Red Text
<BLUE>blue</FONT> = Blue Text
<YELLOW>yellow</FONT> = Yellow Text
<PURPLE>purple</FONT> = Purple Text
<RED>green</FONT> = Green Text
<RED>lime green</FONT> = Lime Green Text
<RED>pink</FONT> = Pink Text
<RED>brown</FONT> = Brown Text
<FONT SIZE=+1>big font</FONT> = Font Size=+1
<FONT SIZE=+2>bigger font</FONT> = Font Size=+2
<FONT SIZE=+3>biggest font</FONT> = Font Size=+3
&<FONT SIZE=-1>small font</FONT> = Font Size=-1
<FONT SIZE=-2>smaller font</FONT> = Font Size=-2
<BR> = Line Break

How do I display a link in the chat window?

"Chatalyst" is URL aware. It will recognize any URL typed on the chat line. This includes web, gopher, mail, powwow, and news URLs. URLs can be surrounded by quotes, spaces, or brackets without any side effects. Try copying and pasting the following examples on the chat line: 
  MikesWeb 2000 home page is at http://www.mikesweb.com/
  "mailto:help@mikesweb.com" will reach the MikesWeb Chat help staff.



How do I show an image in the chat window?

To have an image displayed in the chat window, click the Picture pull down menu and 
select the picture you wish to display..
When you click the Chat/Refresh
button, the image will appear on the right side of the window.  The chat text
will flow around the image.  It is much more efficient to give users a link to the same
picture.  This prevents unneccessary reloading of the same image.  To do this, just put the
URL for the image anywhere in the chat line.




How do I play a sound for someone?

You can't make a sound effect automatically play for a person, but you
can provide them with a link to get to it.  All you need to do is type or
paste the URL of the sound sample anywhere in the chat line.




Why cant I see other users IP addresses anymore?

We took this out because some users were misbehaving with the IP addresses of some users.




Why can't I set the "Line Count" and "Auto-Refresh Delay" to what I want?

Chatalyst has minimum and maximum values built into the system.
The "Line Count" must be between 5 and 50.  The "Auto-Refresh Delay" must be
between 30 and 999.











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