messageContentTemplateFunction(default: null)
A custom template function for rendering the content area inside message bubbles. This template controls only the text/content portion of messages, not the entire message group structure. When set, it is used for both author and receiver messages unless overridden by authorMessageSettings.messageContentTemplate or receiverMessageSettings.messageContentTemplate.
Example
<div id="chat"></div>
<script>
let messagesData = [
{
id: 1,
text: "This uses a custom content template.",
authorId: "user1",
authorName: "John Doe",
timestamp: new Date(2026, 0, 1, 9, 0)
},
{
id: 2,
text: "So does this message.",
authorId: "user2",
authorName: "Jane Smith",
timestamp: new Date(2026, 0, 1, 9, 5)
}
];
$("#chat").kendoChat({
messageContentTemplate: function(message) {
return '<div style="border-left:3px solid #1a73e8;padding-left:8px;">' +
'<em>' + kendo.htmlEncode(message.text) + '</em>' +
'</div>';
},
authorId: "user1",
dataSource: messagesData
});
</script>