Using Public Text Chat

Learn how to use the public text chat feature in Orbit to communicate effectively with other users.

Sending Messages:

• On Desktop: Click the Public Text Chat input field at the bottom left of the viewport or press the Enter/Return key on your keyboard. Type your message and press Enter or click the send button to post your message.

• On Mobile and Tablet: Tap the input field at the bottom of the screen. Type your message and tap the send button to post your message.

Guidelines and Notes:

• Links: For security and community standards, links are banned from the public text chat. If you need to send a link to a user, the Party Text Chat allows this.

• Profanity: Profanity is automatically filtered and displayed as [Redacted] to maintain a respectful environment.

• Unsent Messages: If you click away from the Public Text Chat input, your unsent message will be deleted.

• Emoji Support: Currently, emoji support is handled by your device. Enhanced functionality for emojis, stickers, and gifs will be available in future updates.

Benefits of using the Public Text Chat:

• Real-Time Communication: Engage in instant written communication with other users, facilitating quick exchanges of information and ideas.

• Accessible: Easily access the text chat input on both desktop and mobile/tablet devices.

• Moderated Environment: Enjoy a moderated chat environment with automatic filtering of links and profanity, ensuring a safe and respectful communication space.

• Future Enhancements: Look forward to enhanced emoji, sticker, and gif support for richer and more expressive communication.