To use instant messaging with others, they must currently be connected to your server (their names appear in bold).
 NoteUsers whose names are in italics won't accept invitations.
To start an instant message:
1 Choose Collaborate > Instant Message.
ShortcutOpen the context menu from any occurrence of the name you want to invite, then choose Instant Message. If you use this method, skip steps 3 and 4.
2 Update the Setup tab, if desired.
3 Click Invite to invite users to your instant messaging session.
A list opens, showing users who are currently connected to your server and will accept instant message invitations.
4 Select the users you want to invite.
If you are using an instant message type other than text, you can only invite users whose names are underlined. For more information on the types of instant messages available to you, contact your administrator.
Selected users receive invitations. If they accept, their names appear in the "Participants" list. If they decline, you are notified in the transcript. If they ignore the invitation, you aren't notified.
5 Contribute to the instant message as you would to any other instant message.
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