Application Options

TJC Messenger has many other options that can be used to enhance user experience and convenience.

Changing the Message Font

The font, color, or size of the text in your messages may be controlled by clicking the "Font" button in the lower left-hand corner of the Main Window.

Setting the Window Opacity

Lowering the window opacity allows you to see what is beneath the Main Window.  See figure 1.


figure 1. Window Opacity.

To change the window opacity, select "Window Opacity" from the "Options" menu.

Show/Hide Timestamp

A timestamp can be shown on each individual message if desired.  To toggle the display of timestamps, check or uncheck the "Show Timestamp" option in the "Options" menu.

Enable/Disable Sounds

By default, a sound is played each time a message is received.  To turn off this feature, uncheck the "Enable Sounds" option in the "Options" menu.

Emoticons (Smiley's)

Emoticons (also known as Smiley's) may be displayed in messages by right clicking the lower text box and choosing the desired icon.  See figure 2.


figure 2.  Emoticons Menu.

Emoticons may also be used by typing their text equivalent as shown below:

Angry >:(
Cool 8)
Chagrin :\
Dead X(
Embarrassed X-\
Flirt :*)
Frown :(
Huge Grin :D
Grin :]
Roll Eyes :|
Surprised :O
Smile :)
Tongue :P
Wink ;)

 

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