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As many bad reviews as the new Facebook chat has gotten, I would rather have my chat in the sidebar. Trouble is, I don't get the option to put it there. I do get video chat and the new chatbox design, but no sidebar.

I'm running my 13" MBP at maximum resolution (1280x800) using the latest Chrome beta (13.0.782.41) with the Chrome window maximized, but it still doesn't show up. My dad uses the same model MBP, but a different physical machine with his Chrome window in a narrower configuration, but gets the sidebar. What gives?

MAKEUSEOF VIDEO OF THE DAY
SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT

PS. The contact form doesn't accept .us domains in the email field...

asdf
2012-05-23 09:02:04
try pressing CNTRL and + sign at the same time, if that doesnt work, go back by pressing CNTRL and - sign.
Kogie Maistry
2012-05-08 09:31:10
How do I enable my chat settings it seems to have disappeared and giving me the side bar
Susendeep Dutta
2012-05-09 04:54:27
Click on the side bar below and you will get traditional chat look.
Jay
2011-11-09 05:10:00
I am not sure what does different physical machine means, but it seems like sidebar/ticker is not available on some laptops, i realized this when using Hp mini, I tried to change resolutions but could not get sidebar on any resolution.
Devil_pandya
2011-07-20 03:07:00
This chat will be enabled only for users with at least 200 friends.This is what you need to do to activate it:1 - Become a Fan2 - Invite at least 200 friends and click on "Send invitations"3 - Send a text message from your mobile typing "TAT CHAT" to the number: 84684IF AT LEAST 100 OF YOUR FRIENDS BECOME FAN, within 48 hours we will send youTHE LINK TO USE THE CHAT UPDATED, richest OF NEW FEATURES.only for UK :)