# WinUI Chat Overview

The Chat component enables easy implementation of conversational UI in WinUI applications, whether by following a predefined logical tree or just for integrating P2P chat capabilities.

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![RadChat Overview](https://www.telerik.com/winui/documentation/assets/f5d595418619b50ec1dfe9669fedfbd2/radchat-overview-0.png)

## Key Features

* **Messages**: A predefined set of built-in messages depending on the type of data that needs to be sent.
* **Cards**: Displaying a message in a structured and intuitive for the user manner.
* **Overlays**: Calendar, List, Carousel, etc.
* **Suggested Actions**: Make the user's input easier by adding suggestions.
* **Type Indicator**: Indicate to the current user that another `Author` is typing.
* **ToolBar Commands**: Enabling user interaction with the toolbar through triggering `ToolBarCommands`.

## Telerik UI for WinUI Support and Learning Resources

* [Telerik UI for WinUI Chat Homepage](https://www.telerik.com/winui/chat)
* [Get Started with the Telerik UI for WinUI Chat](https://www.telerik.com/winui/documentation/controls/radchat/getting-started)
* [Telerik UI for WinUI API Reference](https://docs.telerik.com/devtools/winui/api/)
* [Getting Started with Telerik UI for WinUI Components](https://www.telerik.com/winui/documentation/getting-started/first-steps-nuget)
* [Telerik UI for WinUI Chat Forums](https://www.telerik.com/forums/winui)

## See Also

* [Getting Started](https://www.telerik.com/winui/documentation/controls/radchat/getting-started)
* [ToolBar Commands](https://www.telerik.com/winui/documentation/controls/radchat/toolbar-commands)
* [Suggested Actions](https://www.telerik.com/winui/documentation/controls/radchat/suggested-actions)