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man(1) Profanity XMPP client man(1)

NAME

/msg - the Profanity /msg command.

DESCRIPTION

Send a one to one chat message, or a private message to a chat room occupant. If the message is omitted, a new chat window will be opened without sending a message. Use quotes if the nickname includes spaces.

SYNOPSIS

/msg <contact> [<message>]

/msg <nick> [<message>]

ARGUMENTS

<contact>

Open chat window with contact, by JID or nickname.

<contact> [<message>]

Send message to contact, by JID or nickname.

<nick>

Open private chat window with chat room occupant.

<nick> [<message>]

Send a private message to a chat room occupant.

EXAMPLES

/msg thor@valhalla.edda Hey, here's a message!

/msg heimdall@valhalla.edda

/msg Thor Here is a private message

/msg "My Friend" Hi, how are you?

2023-08-03 0.13.1