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Once you have added users to your Contact List, you may send them messages.
Right click on a user's name on your ICQ Contact List.
The User's Menu pops up.
You have the following options:

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Message - Send an outgoing message.
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User's Details - View a user's information and details.
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Rename - Change the user's name on your Contact List.
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Delete - Delete a user from your Contact List.
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Advanced Mode - Switch to Advanced Mode.
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Sending Messages
- Click on a user you wish to contact.
- Select Message on the User Menu.
- Type in your message.
- Click Send.
Note: Offline users of ICQ version and previous versions are limited to
receiving messages of up to 450 characters.

Figure 2: Send Online Message Dialog
The text you typed will automatically move to the upper box:
Figure 3: Message Session
While you type your message you will hear a typing machine sounds. If you wish to disable this
option, click on the
icon next to the character count.
You have the option to set the font, font colors and background color of your messages.
Viewing a User's Details
- Click on the name of the user in your Contact List.
- Select User's Details.
- Click Retrieve at the bottom of the User Details window
to view the most recent information the user has provided on the ICQ Global Directory.
- View the different tabs to learn more about the user.
You may add your own information and comments about the user in the the About Tab.
Renaming a User
- Click on the name of the user you wish to rename.
- Select Rename.
The user's name is highlighted.
- Type in the name you wish to appear on your Contact list for this user.
- Press Enter - The name you chose appears on your Contact List.
Deleting a User
- Click on the name of the user you wish to delete from your Contact List.
- Select Delete - A confirmation window appears.
- Click Yes to delete a user or No to cancel the deletion.
Advanced Mode
- Click on any name on your Contact List.
- Select To Advanced Mode.
The following window appears:

Figure 4: Simple/Advanced Mode
- Choose Switch to Advanced Mode.
- You will now be able to enjoy all of the ICQ functions.
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