> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.talview.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to chat with the Live interview participants

The **Chat** feature allows interviewers to send and receive text messages with candidates and other interviewers during a Live Interview, enabling quick coordination, clarifications, and non-verbal communication without interrupting the interview.

## How to Chat with Participants

[Chat with Participants](https://demo.arcade.software/86AeodcSuPRWQRJP5Ly0?embed\&embed_mobile=tab\&embed_desktop=inline\&show_copy_link=true)

### Step 1: Open the Chat Panel

* Click the **Chat** icon in the interview control panel
* The chat panel opens on the right side of the screen

### Step 2: Send a Message

* Type your message in the text field
* Click the **arrow** to send the message

> **Note**:
>
> * Chat messages are visible only to selected participants
> * Chat supports file uploads
> * You can switch the chat view between Everyone and Interviewers

> [!TIP]
>
> ### **Using Chat Tools During Live Interviews**
>
> * Use the **📎 attachment icon** to share files (case studies, instructions, documents).
> * Use the **\</> code icon** to insert formatted code snippets during technical interviews.
> * Use the **🔗 link icon** to add clickable URLs for reference materials.
> * Always verify files and links before sending them to the candidate.


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