# People {% embed url="" %} ## Overview

A closeup of the People window, where nine contacts are listed for a particular user. The last contact name has been clicked, revealing an action menu. — Pictured: The combined People and Groups window.

The People window allows you to create and manage your own personal list of Breakroom contacts. If a contact is currently online, a **pink dot** will be displayed beside their name. Clicking on a username opens an **action menu**, allowing you to send [messages](https://docs.breakroom.tech/getting-started/communicating-with-other-users#direct-message), issue [teleport invites](https://docs.breakroom.tech/bookmarks-and-teleport-invites#teleport-invites), and access the contact's [user profile](https://docs.breakroom.tech/exploring-breakroom/networking-with-other-users/..#accessing-another-users-profile) with just a few clicks. {% hint style="info" %} World Owners and World Administrators can [enable and disable parts of the UI](https://docs.breakroom.tech/creating-custom-experiences/ui-customization-options) via the [Dashboard](https://docs.breakroom.tech/building-new-worlds/breakroom-dashboard-tour). You may not have access to every function described in this section. {% endhint %} ## Opening the People window

A closeup of the bottom toolbar of the Breakroom UI. This toolbar includes buttons for in-world text chat and navigation. The People button is highlighted in orange. — Highlighted: The location of the People button.

You can open the People window by clicking the **People button** in the [bottom toolbar](https://docs.breakroom.tech/getting-started/ui-tour#the-bottom-toolbar), or by pressing **Ctrl + F** on your keyboard. Then click the **People tab**. ## Adding a contact to your People list ### In person

Highlighted: The Add/Delete Contact action in the avatar action menu.

If you want to add a nearby user to your People list, you have a few options. *Option one*: Click on that person's **avatar** and then click **Add/Delete Contact** in the action menu that appears. An invitation will be sent to the other user, which they will need to confirm before they are added to your contact list. *Option two*: Click the **People button** to open the People window. If other users are close by, their names will be listed under the **Nearby category.** Click the **> arrow** to the left of the Nearby category to expand it, and then click on the user's name. Click **Add Contact** in the action menu that appears. ### User search To find a specific user, use the **search field** in the [top toolbar](https://docs.breakroom.tech/getting-started/ui-tour#the-top-toolbar) to search for a full or partial name. If you like, you can filter the search results by checking the **Refine Search > User option.** Once you've found the right person, click on their **name** to open their [user profile](https://docs.breakroom.tech/exploring-breakroom/networking-with-other-users/..#accessing-another-users-profile), and then click the **Add Contact** button. ## Managing your People list

A closeup of the People window action menu, listing various commands. The UI for this menu is described below. — Pictured: The People window action menu.

Once you've connected with another user, you'll find their name listed in the People window. By clicking on a contact's name, you can: * View the contact's [user profile](https://docs.breakroom.tech/exploring-breakroom/networking-with-other-users) * Send a [direct message](https://docs.breakroom.tech/getting-started/communicating-with-other-users#direct-message) * Send [in-world email](https://docs.breakroom.tech/getting-started/communicating-with-other-users#in-world-email) * Invite the contact to [teleport to your location](https://docs.breakroom.tech/bookmarks-and-teleport-invites#inviting-users-to-teleport-to-you), or ask to[ join them](https://docs.breakroom.tech/bookmarks-and-teleport-invites#teleporting-to-other-users) * Delete, mute, or [report](https://docs.breakroom.tech/getting-started/reporting-issues#reporting-users) the contact As a brief overview, the menu actions include:


Action	Function
View Profile	Opens the contact's user profile.
Chat	Opens a direct text chat with the contact.
Send Mail	Opens the in-world email window and automatically fills out the recipient field with the contact's name.
Invite Here	Extends a teleport invitation, allowing the contact to join you at your current location.
Teleport to Player	Sends a teleport request, allowing you to travel to the contact's current location if approved.
Delete Contact	Deletes the contact from your People list.
Mute	Mutes the individual, preventing further communication.
Report Abuse	Reports an abusive contact.

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