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Standard Chat Help Table of Contents:
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 use the "ignore" feature?READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY...You must first have Options showing.. Then put the name of the users you wish to ignore in the Ignore box, seperating each name with a space... If one user has spaces in his name, you must remove them. Then click "Chat/Refresh" and you will no longer see the posts from the users you are ignoring! Examples: If a user has the name Annoying User or AnNoYiNg U s e r you would enter them into the ignore line as annoyinguser (case does not matter)
What is the "Options" menu for?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. How do I show an image in the chat window?To have an image displayed in the chat window, you must first switch to "Show" for Options. Then 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.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.If you still need help, send an e-mail to help@mikesweb.com Web Design and Production by Future Designs, Corp. You Steal Our Stuff... We Kick 'dat Ass. Our Privacy Policy |