Instant Messaging (PC)

 


Sending an IM


You can send an interoffice IM to a coworker App to App.

From the Contacts tab

Right-click on the contact and choose Send Instant Message. The contact must have a softphone address.
Or click on the IM icon that appears to the right of the contact name.

An active phone call

If the person is a contact, choose Send Instant Message from the call panel menu.

An active conference call

If the participant is a contact, choose Send Instant Message from the participant menu.

From the Messages window

Click the New Conversation icon beside the Search field, and type a number or name.




Type the message. Include emoticons and formatting (Ctrl+B, Ctrl+I, Ctrl+U), as desired.
Click the Send Icon.


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You can click on the More Icon (three dots) for additional options regarding this IM contact.


Receiving an IM

When an IM is received, either the Messages window or a Call Alert pops up. (To control which window appears, choose Softphone > Preferences > Alerts & Sounds.)