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Chat is used in some of our educational classes to provide answers to questions and situations asked by the educator / facilitator.
How to chat in Zoom meetings on desktop
Windows | macOS | Linux
Chat with everyone
1. While in a meeting, click Chat in the meeting controls.
2. In the To: drop-down menu, select Everyone.
3. Enter your message in the chat window.
4. Press Enter to send your message.
Send a private message
If the host has enabled private chat, participants can communicate with each other
privately in the meeting. Hosts can't see private chats between participants.
1. While in a meeting, click Chat in the meeting controls.
2. In the To: drop-down menu, select the participant you want to chat with directly.
3. Enter your message in the chat window.
4. Press Enter to send your private message.
Your message will appear in the chat window indicated by a (Direct Message) notification
above the message.
How to chat in Zoom meetings on mobile
Android | IOS
Chat with everyone
1. While in a meeting, tap More and then tap Chat .
2. In the Send to: drop-down menu, select Everyone.
3. Enter your message in the chat window.
4. Tap the following to send your message.
Send a private message
If the host has enabled private chat, participants can communicate with each other
privately in the meeting. Hosts can't see private chats between participants.
1. While in a meeting, tap More and then tap Chat .
2. In the Send to: drop-down menu, tap the name of the participant you want to chat with directly.
3. Enter your message in the chat window.
4. Tap to send your private message.
Your message will appear in the chat window indicated by a (Direct Message) notification
above the message.