OA Virtual Region

Convention 2026

February 20 – 22

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CHAT HOST INSTRUCTIONS

Chat Post Service Protocol (Chat Monitor)

Tracks 1-3

(1-Keynote & Speakers, 2-Steps, 3-Workshops)

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Chat Post Service

The Chat Post Service ensures essential information is delivered accurately and maintains a safe, focused environment within the session chat.

Master Copy & Paste Efficiency:

To do this role, you will frequently move information from documents into the Zoom chat. Understanding these device-specific shortcuts will significantly improve your workflow and speed. 

Live Document Requirement:

The Chat Post Service ensures essential information is delivered accurately and maintains a safe, focused environment within the session chat.

This protocol is a live document. Do not download it; always use the current online version, as changes and updates may occur frequently.

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1. Document Access and Preparation

Live Document Requirement:

This protocol is a live document. Do not download it; always use the current online version, as changes and updates may occur frequently.

Master Copy & Paste Efficiency:

To do this role, you will frequently move information from documents into the Zoom chat. Understanding these device-specific shortcuts will significantly improve your workflow and speed.  GO BACK TO THE MENU

Universal Keyboard Shortcuts

Windows:

Ctrl + C (Copy) and Ctrl + V (Paste)

macOS:

Command (⌘) + C (Copy) and Command (⌘) + V (Paste) 

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Advanced Efficiency Tips

Clipboard History (Windows + V):

On Windows, this allows you to access a list of multiple items you’ve recently copied, rather than just the last one.

Paste and Match Style:

To ensure the text looks clean in Zoom without carrying over strange document formatting, use Option + Shift + Command + V on Mac or Ctrl + Shift + V on Windows.

Right-Click Menu:

On any device, you can right-click the highlighted text to select Copy and right-click the Zoom chat box to select Paste.

See the short “Cheat Sheet” of these shortcuts at the end of this document.  

Youtube tips:

Instructions should be accessible via the “Click here for instructions” link.

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2. Pre-Session Duties

Serenity Prayer Posting:

Immediately before the meeting officially starts, post the Serenity Prayer into the chat box. This must be posted in all languages being interpreted for that session.

Language Confirmation:

Before posting any announcements, confirm the specific interpreted languages being used for the current session via the designated WhatsApp group. 

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3. Live Session Posting

Information:

If the Speaker provides their contact information to the Monitor, post their information into the chat only at the agreed-upon time.  

 

Announcement Posting:

Post all required session and convention announcements into the chat, ensuring they are posted in all confirmed interpreted languages.

Speaker Contact

4. Monitoring and Safety

Content Moderation:

Continuously monitor all chat activity.  Continuously post the same information as new members arrive.

Inappropriate Message Removal:

Delete all inappropriate chat messages immediately.

Zero Tolerance for Hate Speech:

Hate speech of any kind must be removed from the chat channels without exception.  

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Copy & Paste Quick Reference Sheet

Windows: Copy

— Ctrl + C

Windows: Paste

— Ctrl + V

Windows: Clipboard History

— Windows Key + V

Mac: Copy

— Command (⌘) + C

Mac: Paste

— Command (⌘) + V

Mac: Paste Plain Text

Option + Shift + Command + V

Mobile (iOS/Android):

Long-press text to select

Copy, then long-press the chat bar to select Paste  

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