Noodle's Instant Messenger gives Users the capability to send instant messages to each other from the Noodle interface. This functionality is very useful when:

• Sending and Receiving Messages
• Searching for a User
• Clear Messages from the Messenger Window
• Toggle Sound

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Sending and Receiving Messages

Lets start this page with what everyone wants, to communicate instantly! Not only is this functionality invaluable when dealing with time-critical initiatives, it also gives organizations the chance to allow employees to network and socialize with each other, crucial for maintaining relationships. To open the Instant Messenger interface, click on the 'Messages' link underneath the 'My Profile' link in the navigation:

When selected, this link will display the Messenger interface in the lower-right corner of Noodle:

This is the interface that is used for sending and receiving messages in Noodle. The first thing that we are going to need when sending a message, is a recipient. Choose a user by clicking on their image above the message history window then type a message in the text box. Click 'Send' when complete to show this message - replies will also be shown in the same window:

When a User received a message they will be notified in 2 different ways - A number next to the Instant Messenger link shows how many new messages a user has. When a new message is received, the screen will flash. An audio notification is also available and can be toggled from the interface. See Toggle Sound.

Searching for a User

Noodle can also help you search for an Instant Message recipient easily from the Instant Messenger interface. At the top of the Instant Messenger interface is a small text box. This acts as a filter that allows Users to be located by simply typing in a few letters from their username, first name or last name. To specify that a Username is being searched, place parentheses - ( ) - around the search. This will limit the search to usernames only.

Clear Messages from the Messenger Window

Once a conversation has finished, you can clear the current messages out of the window. Use the 'Clear' icon, next to the Close icon at the top-right of the Messenger interface, as shown:

Toggle Sound

Noodle has an audio alert that can be played to inform a user that they have a new Instant Message. To toggle this sound alert on/off, use the 'speaker' icon at the top-right of the window, next to the 'Clear' button: