4 other x-lite features, 1 instant messaging, Sending an im – CounterPath X-Lite 4.6 for Windows User Guide User Manual

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Other X-Lite Features

4.1 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

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