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“How do I chat in a game room (the room with lots of tables) or at a game table (the screen that shows the game board or cards)?”

In game rooms and at game tables, both players with MSN Games accounts and guests can view chat dialog; however, only players who are signed into MSN Games can send chat messages.

If you want to chat but haven’t signed up for a free MSN Games account yet, click the link below to learn how.

Sign up for a free MSN Games account!

To use these chat features on MSN Games, follow the instructions below:

Using chat in a game room (lobby)

Step 1

Click Sign in and sign into MSN Games.

Step 2

Select a mode of play to begin and click a game room on the game’s main Web page.

Step 3

Once inside the game room locate the chat box directly under the game table list.

Step 4

In the top section of the chat box, you can view chat dialog and see who has recently entered or exited the room.

·          To view messages in the chat dialog box, use the scroll bar to the right of the box

·          To make the chat viewing area bigger, click the maximize box in the upper right corner of the window -- that is, the box between the “_” button and the “X” button. (Only players have this option.)

·          To ignore another player’s chat dialog, locate that player in the list of players, click that player’s nickname with your right mouse button, and click [ ]Ignore. (Only players have this option.)

Step 5

Directly beneath the chat dialog box, is a message box with the text [Type here to talk to others in the room]. You send messages using this box. Note: This option is not available to guests.

Step 6

To send a message, click once anywhere in the box. A cursor will replace the [Type here to talk to others in the room] message.

Step 7

Type your message.

Step 8

Once you are ready to send your message, press the ENTER key.

Step 9

You are now chatting on MSN Games in a game room.

Using chat at a game table

Both players and kibitzers (watchers) can use the chat feature at a game table.

Step 1

Enter a game table as a player or kibitzer.

Step 2

Locate the chat box directly under the game board or game-playing area.

Step 3

You can view chat dialog in the top portion of the box.

·          To view all messages in the chat dialog box, use the scroll bar to the right of the box

·          To make the chat viewing area bigger, place your cursor on the border of the window and a vertical double-pointed arrow will appear. Hold down your left mouse button and drag the window down to enlarge the dialog area.

·          To ignore kibitzers’ chat dialog, click the Options button select the Silence options in the “Allow Observers” section.

Step 4

Directly beneath the chat dialog box is a small empty box. You can send messages using this box. Note: This option is not available to guests.

Step 5

To send a message, click once anywhere in this box and a cursor will appear.

Step 6

Type your message.

Step 7

Once you are ready to send your message, press the Enter key.