Quick Reference - BigBlueButton

Use this table to quickly find help docs related to concepts covered in the Student Guide video.

Joining and Communicating

I want to…	Use this tool	Learn more
Hear and speak in class	Microphone / Audio	Join the Audio
Turn on my camera	Webcam	Share a Webcam
Send a message to everyone	Public Chat	Chat Messages
Send a private message	Private Chat	Chat Messages
View captions of what’s spoken	Closed Captions	Use Closed Captions

Participating

I want to…	Use this tool	Learn more
Ask a question	Raise Hand	Raise Hand
React quickly	Reactions Bar	Reactions
Answer a poll	Poll Response	Respond to Polls
Take collaborative notes	Shared Notes	Use Shared Notes
Step away briefly	Status Indicator	Using Away/Available
Join a small-group room	Breakout Rooms	Join Breakout Rooms

Customizing Your View

I want to…	Use this tool	Learn more
Make webcams larger	Webcam Controls	Make Webcams Larger
Move webcams around	Webcam Drag	Move Webcams
Hide my own webcam preview	Self-View Toggle	Disable Self-View
Focus on the presentation	Close Presentation	Close the Presentation
Switch to dark mode	Display Settings	Dark Mode
Use keyboard shortcuts	Keyboard	Keyboard Shortcuts