User Interface in the Metaverse
The Metaverse UI is designed for an intuitive experience across desktop, mobile, and VR.
Whether you're navigating a Verse, engaging in conversations, or interacting with objects, the UI elements help you fully immerse yourself in the digital world.
Main UI Toolbar
The main toolbar provides quick access to essential interactions within a Verse.
UI Element | Function |
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Info | Opens a dialog with details about the Verse and sharing options. |
Portals | Displays a 2D sidebar with available portals in the Verse. |
Mute | Toggles your microphone on/off. |
Camera | Enables/disables the camera (appears as a video in the room). |
Share | Shares your desktop screen as a video within the room. |
Emotes | Opens a menu to spawn emoji reactions in the Verse. |
Raise Hand | Displays a hand icon above your avatar, notifying moderators. |
Participants | Shows who's in the Verse, their device type, and moderation options. |
Chat | Enables text communication, object creation, and commands. |
More | Expands the toolbar with additional interaction tools (see below). |
Leave | Exits the current Verse and returns you to the lobby. |
More Menu Options
The More menu contains additional tools for customizing your experience.
Feature | Description |
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Avatar | Select and place an avatar in the Verse for others to use. |
Pen | Draw in 3D space, change pen size and color, undo strokes, and generate 3D models from drawings. |
Selfie Camera | Take photos/videos of the Verse. Captured content appears in the chat with a shareable link. |
Lobby Cast | Broadcast your avatar’s view to the lobby. |
File Upload | Upload 3D models, images, and videos from your computer or provide a URL. |
Artwork | Upload artworks with labels and QR codes. |
Settings | Access Verse settings or user settings, depending on permissions. |
Chat Features & Commands
Verses support public & private messaging and commands for extra functionality. In certain Verses equipped with AI Agents, you can also use the chat to interact with them, engaging in voice or text-based conversations.
📌 Chat Commands:
Command | Effect |
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/leave | Disconnects from the room. |
/grow | Increases your avatar size. |
/shrink | Decreases your avatar size. |
/duck | Spawns a duck object. |
/fly | Toggles fly mode. |
/scene <url> | Changes the scene (Moderators only). |
/rename <new name> | Renames the room (Moderators only). |
/audiomode | Toggles spatial audio effects (Experimental). |
🔹 Pro Tip: Use
/fly
for better mobility when navigating large Verses.
📌 AI Agents in the Metaverse
In the Metaverse, you'll find Verses with AI Agents trained on specific topics. You can interact with an Agent by:
- Getting close to it in the Verse.
- Starting a chat through the Participants Sidebar.
This chat allows you to engage with the AI via voice or text, creating dynamic and interactive experiences.
Menus & Object Controls
Objects, avatars, and media have contextual menus for advanced control. Activate this menu by pressing the spacebar on your computer or using two fingers to tap an object on mobile devices.
📌 Object Menu
Option | Function |
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Pin | Keeps the object in the Verse when you leave. |
Target | Opens a focused view of the object (for media). |
Resize | Adjusts the size of the object. |
Open Link | Opens the object's URL in a browser tab. |
Trash | Removes the object from the scene. |
Gravity | Makes the object fall to the floor (for 3D objects). |
Clone | Duplicates the object. |
Rotate | Rotates the object. |
Magnify | Displays a close-up of the object (for media). |
Convert to Drawing | Converts the object back to a drawing (if it originated as one). |
📌 Avatar Menu
Option | Function |
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Volume | Adjusts the volume of the user's audio. |
Hide | Hides the user’s avatar and audio from you (only for your session). |
Mute | Mutes the user’s microphone (Moderators only). |
Kick | Temporarily removes a user from the room (Moderators only). |
📌 Camera Menu
Option | Function |
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Photo | Takes a still image and adds it to the Verse. |
Video | Records a video and adds it to the Verse. (Temporary browser storage). |
Camera Options When Object UI is Open
Feature | Description |
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Object Focus | Reorients the camera to face the object or user. |
Object Track | Makes the camera rotate to follow the object or user. |
🔹 Pro Tip: For long recordings, use external screen recording tools like OBS, as browser storage is limited.
📌 Drawing Menu
Option | Function |
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Cube | Converts the drawing into a 3D object. |
Undo | Removes the last stroke. |
Trash | Deletes the drawing from the scene. |
Info Modal & Video Controls
📌 Info Menu
The Info button opens a dialog with Verse details and sharing options.
Option | Function |
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QR Code | Download or share a QR code for mobile access. |
Verse Link | Copy and share the URL for others to join. |
Embed Code | Get an iframe embed code to place the Verse on a webpage. |
📌 Video Controls
When hovering over a video, audios and PDFs, media controls appear.
Option | Function |
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Screencapture | Takes a screenshot of the video and adds it to the Verse. |
Volume | Adjusts your audio playback (does not affect others). |
Play/Pause | Starts or pauses the video. |
Time Controls | Skip forward/backward in the video. |
Emotes & Raising Hand
📌 Emoji Spawners
- Click the Emote option in the toolbar to spawn emoji reactions.
- These emojis are grabbable objects that emit particles when shaken.
- They disappear automatically after a few seconds.
🔹 Pro Tip: Use emoji spawners for expressive non-verbal communication.
📌 Raise Hand Feature
- Click the Raise Hand button to notify moderators.
- A hand icon appears above your avatar, signaling your request to speak.
🔹 Pro Tip: This feature is great for meetings, Q&As, and events.