# typing_start

Sends "typing" in chat to a specific user.

```csharp
// See "LSL Helper Functions" page for this function
smartbotsAPI("typing_start", [
  "uuid", "cd93067e-7c4e-41c0-ba91-be01f4bafe35",
  "delay", "20"
]);
```

```snippet http-api-variables-OmJyUigTgO
```

```snippet http-api-input-basic-parameters-5FcVlaJbq0 action="typing_start"
```

```snippet http-api-input-q5yvAagqsZ
uuid  | yes      | Avatar UUID
delay | optional | Automatic stop typing, defaults to 15 seconds
```

```snippet http-api-output-JAwUcmg7i7
```

# Example

Send "typing" in chat to Tester Resident:

(the example uses smartbotsAPI() helper function. Set your "apikey", "botname" and "secret" in that function)

```csharp
smartbotsAPI("typing_start", [
  "uuid", "cd93067e-7c4e-41c0-ba91-be01f4bafe35",
  "delay", "20"
]);
```