Platforms & communities
Chat
A conversation through a messaging interface, privately or in a group.
In everyday use
A customer asks an access question in a support chat.
What to keep in mind
A chat can involve a person, a bot or both.
Also searched as: live chat
Further reading
Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.
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