The chat box interface is an essential part of the RuneScape experience, allowing players to communicate with each other in-game. However, for new players, finding and using the chat box can be confusing at first. This comprehensive guide will teach you everything you need to know about accessing, customizing, and using the chat box interface effectively.
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Accessing the Chat Box
The chat box is located in the bottom left corner of the game interface. Here are the main ways to open it:
- Click on the chat button (speech bubble icon) in the bottom left corner to expand the chat box.
- Press the Enter key to open the chat box and access the quick chat menu.
- Use chat commands like /p for private chat, /f for friends chat, /c for clan chat etc.
- Go to Settings > Controls and assign hotkeys to open different chat types.
Resizing and Moving the Chat Box
Once open, click and drag the edges of the chat box to resize it. Move it around by clicking and dragging the chat tab at the top. Scale the text size under Settings > Gameplay > Chat Customization.
You can also press Ctrl + 9 to toggle transparency, allowing you to click through the chat box, or hide it with Ctrl + 21.
There are multiple chat tabs along the top of the chat box to switch between chat types:
- Public
- Private
- Friends
- Clan
- Guest Clan
- Group
Click on any tab, or use their chat commands to switch chats quickly. The active tab has a brighter highlight.
Setting Chat Filters
Chat filters allow you to filter game messages by type. Click the filter icons next to the chat tabs to toggle filters on or off.
Common filters include public chat, private chat, trade requests, duel requests, game messages, server messages, and world broadcasts.
Customizing Chat Colors and Settings
Under Settings > Gameplay > Chat Customization, you can customize:
- Chat colors
- Message prefix
- Transparency
- Text size
- Timestamps
This lets you customize the look and feel of your chats.
Using Quick Chat and Chat Commands
Quick chat has predefined chat options that appear when you press Enter. Or type commands like /wiki to quickly search the wiki, /logout to log out, /mute to mute players etc.
Conclusion
Learning how to properly use the chat box interface unlocks RuneScape’s full social potential. You can now chat with friends, join clans, customize your chats, and use quick chat effectively. With these chat box tips and tricks, you’ll be chatting in RuneScape like a veteran player in no time!
