How to Log On:

Before you can log into any of the chat rooms, you can either register your nickname or just type a username and click connect.

After you click on the chat room that you wish to enter on the log on page, the chat room Java will begin to load. Depending on your internet connection speed, it can take a few seconds up to a couple of minutes.

Type in your nickname and password then click on Connect. Remember, your password is case sensitive and must be typed exactly as it was registered. For example, if your password is "rosebud" it must be typed in all lowercase. Rosebud or ROSEBUD will not work.

 

Below the icons at the bottom the chat room screen is the field where you type text that will appear in the chat room. Type your message into the field and send it to the room by hitting the Enter key on your keyboard or the Send button to the right.

 

At the top of the chat room is a menu bar where you will find the controls for the chat room. If you want to change the size of the text in the chat room, click on the Options menu item, then click on Font Size, for example.

Bold Button   If you wish to BOLD your messages in the main chat window. Italic Button   If you wish to Italicize your messages in the main chat window. Colour Button   If you wish to change the colour of your messages in the main chat window. Smile Button   Allows you to post smiley faces to the chat screen. Status Button   Gives you the option to display a status message next to your user name in the User List. Float Button   If you wish to resize your chat room, click on the "Float" button. This option opens the chat room in a separate window. This separate window can be resized and moved about on your screen. Close the window or click Unfloat to return the window to the original Web page. The default size of the floating window is 75% of your screen. Drag a corner or edge to resize it. Help Button   If you have any questions on how to operate your ParaChat room, click on the "Help" button and you will be directed the the ParaChat help pages. You can also type %help to see help commands in the main chat room. Log Off button    If you wish to leave a chat room, click on the 'Log off' button and you will exit the room