# Moderator tools

## Overview <a href="#overview" id="overview"></a>

Breakroom's moderator tools offer event coordinators a virtual leg-up when it comes to attendee support and logistics. By accessing a single menu, you can message users as a whole or individually, teleport users to different locations within a Region, and field questions from audience members. You can also stream music and video to create a unique multimedia experience.

## Accessing the moderator controls <a href="#accessing-the-moderator-controls" id="accessing-the-moderator-controls"></a>

### Moderator tool permissions <a href="#moderator-control-permissions" id="moderator-control-permissions"></a>

Key event coordinators and stakeholders will have access to the moderator tools by default. This list includes:

* The [World Owner](https://docs.breakroom.tech/opening-the-doors/creating-and-managing-user-accounts/world-level-user-permissions#owner)
* [World-level](https://docs.breakroom.tech/opening-the-doors/creating-and-managing-user-accounts/world-level-user-permissions) Administrators, Moderators, and Developers
* [Region-level](https://docs.breakroom.tech/opening-the-doors/creating-and-managing-user-accounts/region-level-user-permissions) Owners, Administrators, and Moderators

This section of the documentation refers to these individuals collectively as "Moderators."&#x20;

### Launching the moderator tools

<figure><img src="https://1679086873-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5gOE0ivmDtuXfHroTVSx%2Fuploads%2FjjGu5c77tgngh2jAKuDK%2FModerator_001.png?alt=media&#x26;token=77d8fc50-9d29-4ce8-beef-5a527212a2b2" alt=""><figcaption><p>Highlighted: The expanded moderator tools, with an arrow pointing to the <strong>Maximize button</strong>.</p></figcaption></figure>

To launch the moderator tools, click the **Moderator tools/Key button** located on the right side of the screen. To further expand the moderator tools menu, click the **Maximize button** located at the bottom.

<figure><img src="https://1679086873-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5gOE0ivmDtuXfHroTVSx%2Fuploads%2FiB0Bp0x5bVEi3M45mi8a%2FModerator_002.png?alt=media&#x26;token=0405d495-f574-4fd3-a23d-8834cfd39871" alt="" width="56"><figcaption><p>Pictured: The fully expanded moderator tools.</p></figcaption></figure>

Here's a brief overview of the moderator tools UI, with links to relevant information.

<table><thead><tr><th width="263">Button</th><th>Purpose</th><th data-hidden></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Close button</td><td>Closes the menu.</td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../../getting-started/using-breakroom-for-training#as-an-instructor">Breakroom Training Instructor Mode button</a></td><td>Allows Moderators to act as an Instructor on the Breakroom for Training system.</td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="moderator-tools/broadcast-messages">Broadcast messages button</a></td><td>Allows Moderators to send messages to one or more attendees in the Region.</td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="moderator-tools/crowd-management">Crowd management button</a></td><td>Allows Moderators to teleport one or more users around the Region, and to control access to <a href="../../getting-started/using-the-conference-system#voice-chat">voice chat</a>.</td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="moderator-tools/audience-questions">Audience questions button</a></td><td>Allows Moderators to review audience questions <a href="../../getting-started/using-the-conference-system#submitting-questions">submitted</a> through the conference system.</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Raised hands button</td><td>Allows Moderators to identify users who have their <a href="../../getting-started/using-the-conference-system#raise-hand-and-emoji-buttons">hands raised</a>.</td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="moderator-tools/presentation-controls">Presentation controls button</a></td><td>Allows Moderators to control signage and videos for presentations.</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Support requests button</td><td>Allows Moderators to address submitted support requests. (Note: This feature is currently unavailable.)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="moderator-tools/hidden-ui-toggle">Hidden UI button</a></td><td>Allows Moderators to reveal UI elements that are hidden from most users.</td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="moderator-tools/participation">Participation button</a></td><td>Allows Moderators to post a participation system URL for use in the Region, such as Slido.</td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="moderator-tools/audio-streams">Audio stream button</a></td><td>Allows Moderators to switch the Region audio stream.</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Minimize button</td><td>Minimizes the expanded menu.</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

We'll explore the moderator tools in more detail in the sections that follow.&#x20;

{% hint style="danger" %}
The **Moderator tools/Key button** is normally visible only to the user types listed [above](#moderator-control-permissions). However, other users may see this button if you have enabled a password on the moderator tools to make them more broadly accessible. If you would like to enable a password as part of your event security or logistics plan, please contact our [Customer Success Team](https://docs.breakroom.tech/help/where-to-find-support) for more information.
{% endhint %}