/msg
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.
/msg <contact> [<message>]
/msg <nick> [<message>]
<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.
/msg [email protected] Hey, here’s a message!
/msg [email protected]
/msg Thor Here is a private message
/msg "My Friend" Hi, how are you?