> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to send a message with different formatting

When you’re chatting with candidates during a session, Talview lets you format your messages so important instructions stand out. In this article, you will format text in your messages using bold, lists, links, and more before sending them.

#### Before You Begin

Make sure you have:

* Joined a Live Proctored session from **Bookings**.
* Opened **Candidate Chat** from the right strip of the monitoring dashboard.

#### Step-by-Step Guide

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**1. Type your message**

* Open the global chat or a candidate’s 1:1 chat.
* Type your message in the message field.

**2. Select the text you want to format**

* Highlight any part of your message.
* A formatting toolbar appears near the selected text.

**3. Choose a formatting option**

Click an option in the toolbar to apply it to the selected text.

| Option | Use it to |
| :- | :- |
| **Bold** | Make key words stand out |
| **Italic** | Add emphasis |
| **Underline** | Highlight important text |
| **Bulleted List** | List items in no particular order |
| **Numbered List** | List steps the candidate should follow in order |
| **Hyperlink** | Add a link |
| **Strike-through** | Cross out text |
| **Code** | Show text exactly as typed, such as a command or file name |

* To remove a format, select the text and click the same option again.
* The toolbar closes when you click outside the message field or deselect the text. Any formatting you’ve applied stays in place.

**4. Send your message**

* Click the send icon.
* Your formatting appears in the message for both you and the candidate.

> [!TIP]
>
> **Additional Tips**
>
> * Use a **Numbered List** when you’re asking a candidate to fix something in a set order, such as adjusting their camera and then rechecking their lighting.
> * Use **Bold** for the one instruction you most need the candidate to follow.
> * Keep formatting light so your messages stay easy to read while the candidate is under exam pressure.


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