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on the chat box vs in the chat box

'On the chat box' and 'in the chat box' have slightly different meanings. 'On the chat box' means something is located on top of the chat box, while 'in the chat box' suggests being inside the chat box or actively participating in the chat. The choice between the two depends on the context.
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Last updated: July 09, 2024 • 50564 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate something physically located on top of the chat box.

"on the chat box"

This phrase is used when referring to something that is placed or displayed on the surface of the chat box, such as a notification or an icon.

Examples:

  • The notification is on the chat box.
  • There is an icon on the chat box.
  • When switching between windows signal loses focus on the chat box, forcing you to manually click on it to start typing.
  • Feb 9, 2024 ... ... Same here from yesterday! Clicking on the chat box and pressine ESC worked for me. Thanks Grzyboo! Upvote 1. Downvote Reply reply. Award
  • Apr 27, 2015 ... It's also important to keep an eye on the chat box to make sure the sound/video hasn't dropped off. During presentations, you can filter ...
  • Jun 10, 2022 ... I saw on a video someone changing the font color of the text on the chat box to match the system generated font. I forgot how they did it and I unfortunately ...
  • May 2, 2018 ... I have added separate Channels or tabs on the chat box with the + icon from the top right such as - Group, Tells, Say, Raid, Looking for ...
  • Apr 30, 2024 ... They would then need to click on the chat box again in order to send a message. When doing so, they will see a window like the following ...
  • Dec 28, 2023 ... accounts, subscriptions, etc. I also posted a message on the chat box regarding no support but it seems individuals ... on the chat box? And I ...
  • Feb 8, 2018 ... When I go full screen on, I can click on the chat box, the cursor blinks and is ready to type, but I can't type anything in.
  • The game has no way of recognizing if you are trying to click on the chat box or a player under the chat box, so it defaults to chat box. Its up to the ...

Alternatives:

  • on top of the chat box
  • above the chat box
  • atop the chat box
  • sitting on the chat box
  • resting on the chat box

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate something inside the chat box or actively participating in the chat.

"in the chat box"

This phrase is used when referring to content, messages, or activities that are happening within the chat box.

Examples:

  • The conversation is happening in the chat box.
  • I posted a message in the chat box.
  • Aug 5, 2020 ... In the chat box, on the chat pad. I think "in" will most likely be more suitable than "on". Agree. Reactions: Trisia · P · PatrykPatryk. Member.
  • Apr 11, 2023 ... "Could you type that in the chat box?" NOPE! :D ... It's a shit test. You have done thousands of lessons, speak almost perfect english and you ...
  • Dec 1, 2023 ... Connect your guests in the chat box within the first 5% of the gathering. Without commutes and doorways, we whiplash between virtual ...
  • Dec 28, 2023 ... It's incredibly frustrating, from an accessibility standpoint, by how tiny the text size is in the chat box. It's borderline unreadable to me even when I'm ...
  • Aug 12, 2024 ... The cursor is available in the chat box on the Leo chat app when opened? It would save a click used by millions of people, dozens of times a day.
  • Jun 11, 2016 ... ... in the chat box. NWSpacek (NWSpacek) June 20, 2016, 7:38pm #6. Active is not required to sink input in GUIs: buttons will get MouseInput ...
  • Sep 12, 2017 ... Is there a plugin that only makes the text bigger in the chat box. One of my players is having a hard time reading it. I found one extension called big font.
  • Jul 10, 2020 ... i am not able to type anything in the chat box. I am not able to type or ask or answer anything in the chat box. This thread is locked. You ...
  • Feb 20, 2024 ... If it will not work again, then what is the purpose of the paperclip in the chat box? 1 Like. idonotwritecode February 20, 2024, 5:20pm 2.
  • Oct 13, 2020 ... The Real Learning is in the Chat Box. Curriculum, Music Education, Online Schooling · Leave a comment. My friend Mitchell Robinson, of Michigan ...

Alternatives:

  • inside the chat box
  • within the chat box
  • participating in the chat box
  • engaged in the chat box
  • using the chat box

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