How to See Chat in Streamlabs OBS in Portrait Mode
Streamlabs OBS is a powerful and versatile streaming software that allows you to customize your streaming experience to your liking. One common question among streamers is how to view chat in portrait mode. This guide will walk you through the process step by step, ensuring that you can easily see your chat while streaming in portrait mode.
Understanding Portrait Mode
Portrait mode is a layout option in Streamlabs OBS that allows you to display your stream in a vertical orientation. This is particularly useful for mobile devices or when you want to create a more visually appealing layout on your computer screen.
Accessing the Layout Editor
Before you can view chat in portrait mode, you need to access the layout editor. Here’s how:
- Open Streamlabs OBS and click on the “Layout” button in the bottom left corner.
- This will open the layout editor, where you can customize the appearance of your stream.
Adding the Chat Panel
Once you have the layout editor open, follow these steps to add the chat panel:
- Click on the “+” button in the bottom left corner of the layout editor to add a new panel.
- From the list of available panels, select “Chat” to add the chat panel to your layout.
Customizing the Chat Panel
After adding the chat panel, you can customize its appearance and position:
- Click on the chat panel to select it.
- Use the “Position” and “Size” sliders to adjust the chat panel’s position and size on your screen.
- Click on the “Properties” button to access additional customization options, such as chat font, color, and transparency.
Adjusting the Chat Panel for Portrait Mode
Now that you have the chat panel added to your layout, you need to adjust it for portrait mode:
- Click on the chat panel to select it.
- Under the “Properties” tab, find the “Layout” section.
- Select “Portrait” from the dropdown menu to enable portrait mode for the chat panel.
Testing Your Chat Panel
After adjusting the chat panel for portrait mode, it’s essential to test it to ensure everything works as expected:
- Click on the “Preview” button in the top right corner of the layout editor to preview your stream.
- Check if the chat panel is visible and properly positioned in portrait mode.
- Make any necessary adjustments to the chat panel’s position or size.
Enabling Chat in Your Stream
Now that you have the chat panel set up in portrait mode, you need to enable chat in your stream:
- Click on the “Settings” button in the bottom left corner of Streamlabs OBS.
- Go to the “Stream” tab.
- Check the “Enable Chat” box to enable chat in your stream.
Final Tips
Here are a few tips to help you get the most out of your chat in portrait mode:
- Adjust the chat panel’s transparency to ensure it doesn’t obstruct your stream.
- Use the “Chat Filter” feature to filter out unwanted messages.
- Keep an eye on your chat while streaming to engage with your audience.
By following these steps, you should now be able to view chat in portrait mode while streaming with Streamlabs OBS. Enjoy your customized streaming experience!
