The input mode for the message box:

• "single": Single-line text input
• "multi": Multi-line textarea with fixed rows
• "auto": Auto-expanding textarea that grows as the user types

Example

<div id="chat"></div>
<script>
$("#chat").kendoChat({
    authorId: "user",
    messageBox: {
        mode: "multi",
        rows: 3
    }
});
</script>