Text chat is a widely used communication method on the internet that enables people to have conversations through text-based messaging. There are several synonyms for text chat that are often used interchangeably, including instant messaging, online chat, chatroom, virtual chat, and real-time chat. Instant messaging refers to sending text messages in real-time with another person or a group of people. Online chat refers to any type of text-based communication that allows people to talk to each other over the internet. Chatroom refers to a virtual space where people come together to chat with each other. Virtual chat implies chat sessions that take place online, while Real-time chat refers to chat sessions that take place instantly, with no delay.