CounterPath X-Lite 4.7 for Windows User Guide - Manual (Page 25)

X-Lite for Windows User Guide
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2 Other X-Lite Features
2.1 Instant Messaging
Sending an IM
1. You can send an IM to a contact who has a softphone address.
2. Type the message. Include emoticons and formatting (Ctrl+B, Ctrl+I, Ctrl+U), as desired.
To insert a return in the message, press Shift+Enter. (You can control the behavior of Enter and of
Shift+Enter on the Softphone > Preferences > Application panel.)
3. Click the Send icon.
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.
Click to select more
actions
Message input area