Groups
You can create your own private groups for an instant messaging
conversation, or use the public groups provided by the service provider.
The private groups exist only during an instant messaging conversation,
and the groups are saved on the server of the service provider. If the
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server you are logged into does not support group services, all
group-related menus are dimmed.
Public groups
You can bookmark public groups that your service provider may
maintain. Connect to the instant messaging service, and select
Groups
>
Public groups
. Scroll to a group that you want to chat with, and select
Join
. If you are not in the group, write your screen name as your
nickname for the group. To delete a group from your group list, select
Options
>
Delete group
.
To search for a group, select
Groups
>
Public groups
>
Search groups
.
You can search for a group by a member in the group or by group name,
topic, or ID.
Create a private group
Connect to the instant messaging service, and select
Groups
>
Create
group
. Enter the name for the group and the screen name that you want
to use. Mark the private group members in the contacts list, and write
an invitation.