> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://bigbluebutton.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quick Reference

> Find the right BigBlueButton tool for what you want to do.

Use this page to quickly find the feature you need. Also use the **Search** at the top of this page as well.

## Communication

| I want to...               | Use this tool      | Learn more                                                              |
| -------------------------- | ------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Talk to participants       | Microphone / Audio | [Join the Audio](/help/user-guide/join-the-audio)                       |
| Send a message to everyone | Public Chat        | [Chat Messages](/help/user-guide/send-public-and-private-chat-messages) |
| Send a private message     | Private Chat       | [Chat Messages](/help/user-guide/send-public-and-private-chat-messages) |
| Signal a question          | Raise Hand         | [Raise Hand](/help/user-guide/raise-hand)                               |
| React quickly              | Reactions Bar      | [Reactions](/help/user-guide/reactions-bar)                             |
| Set my status              | Status Indicator   | [Set a Status](/help/user-guide/access-the-options-menu#away-status)    |

## Presenting Content

| I want to...                    | Use this tool       | Learn more                                                                               |
| ------------------------------- | ------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Show slides or a PDF            | Presentation Upload | [Upload a Presentation](/help/presenter-guide/upload-a-presentation-enable-for-download) |
| Show my desktop                 | Screen Share        | [Share My Screen](/help/presenter-guide/share-my-screen)                                 |
| Play a YouTube video            | External Video      | [Share External Video](/help/presenter-guide/share-an-external-audiovideo-link)          |
| Annotate on slides              | Whiteboard Tools    | [Presentation Controls](/help/presenter-guide/use-the-presentation-controls)             |
| Use my camera as a document cam | Camera as Content   | [Camera as Content](/help/releases/camera-as-content)                                    |

## Engaging Students

| I want to...                        | Use this tool         | Learn more                                                                      |
| ----------------------------------- | --------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Run a quick poll                    | Polling               | [Use Polling/Quizzing](/help/presenter-guide/use-pollingquzzing)                |
| Create a one-click poll from slides | Smart Slides          | [Smart Slides](/help/moderator-guide/using-smart-slides-for-one-click-polling)  |
| Split into small groups             | Breakout Rooms        | [Create Breakout Rooms](/help/moderator-guide/create-and-manage-breakout-rooms) |
| Collaborate on text                 | Shared Notes          | [Use Shared Notes](/help/user-guide/use-shared-notes)                           |
| Draw together                       | Multi-User Whiteboard | [Multi-User Whiteboard](/help/releases/how-do-i-use-the-multi-user-whiteboard)  |
| Set a countdown                     | Timer / Stopwatch     | [Timer and Stopwatch](/help/releases/timer-and-stopwatch)                       |

## Managing the Session

| I want to...              | Use this tool      | Learn more                                                                                        |
| ------------------------- | ------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Assign roles              | User Management    | [Roles & Presenter](/help/moderator-guide/givetake-presenter-role)                                |
| Mute or remove someone    | User Management    | [Manage Users](/help/moderator-guide/manage-users)                                                |
| Lock participant features | Lock Settings      | [Lock Viewers](/help/moderator-guide/lock-viewers-ability-to-use-their-micwebcamchatshared-notes) |
| Control who can join      | Guest Policy       | [Guest Policy](/help/moderator-guide/how-to-configure-guest-policy)                               |
| Record the session        | Recording          | [Start/Stop Recording](/help/moderator-guide/start-and-stop-recording)                            |
| View engagement data      | Learning Analytics | [Analytics Dashboard](/help/moderator-guide/learning-analytics-dashboard)                         |

## Customizing Your Experience

| I want to...           | Use this tool      | Learn more                                                          |
| ---------------------- | ------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Switch to dark mode    | Display Settings   | [Dark Mode](/help/user-guide/access-the-options-menu#dark-mode)     |
| Make webcams bigger    | Webcam Controls    | [Make Webcams Larger](/help/user-guide/make-webcams-larger)         |
| Change my background   | Virtual Background | [Webcam Background](/help/user-guide/share-a-webcam)                |
| Use keyboard shortcuts | Keyboard           | [Keyboard Shortcuts](/reference/keyboard-shortcuts)                 |
| Change my settings     | Options Menu       | [Access the Options Menu](/help/user-guide/access-the-options-menu) |