Can you change your user status in a chat?

The User Status feature in a chat room lets users communicate their availability to others in the chat room. It typically includes three main options:

1. Online – Indicates that the user is active and available for real-time messaging. This status signals that the user is ready to engage in a conversation or respond quickly.
2. Busy – This shows that the user is currently occupied and may not respond immediately. It’s a way to let others know that the user might be focusing on other tasks and prefers minimal interruptions.
3. Away – Tells others that the user is temporarily unavailable or away from their device. This status suggests that responses may be delayed until the user returns.

By updating their status, users can manage expectations and improve communication in the chat room, making it easier for others to know when they are likely to get a prompt reply

To change your chat status, click the gear button at the bottom of the user list.

This serves as the chat settings.

When you click on it, you will see the different chat statuses.

Choose the want that you want to represent your status.

When a user changes his status to Away or Busy, they will be represented by status dots.

Orange represents Away.

Red represents Busy.