Using Text Chat nicknames

You can specify nicknames in the phonebook record settings.

Changing a nickname for a phonebook record

The change affects all connections made using a phonebook record.

To change a nickname for a phonebook record:

Right-click on the target phonebook record and select the ‘Properties‘ menu item. The ‘Connection properties’ window will appear (illustration).

Connection properties window
Select the Chat tab (illustration).

Chat connection settings
Enter a nickname.
Click on the Ok button.

To change a nickname during chat and update the phonebook record:

Issue a ‘Settings’ command by clicking on the ‘Settings‘ toolbar button (details). The ‘Chat Settings’ window will appear (illustration).
The Settings command can be issued in a number of ways:

By clicking on the Settings toolbar button.
By selecting the “Tools”->”Settings” menu command.
By hitting the <Ctrl>+<S> hotkey.
Chat settings window
Enter the new nickname.
Click on the Ok button to change the nickname. The setting of the corresponding phonebook record (if it exists) will be updated.