Roblox Chat Commands: Whisper, Emote, Mute
Verified November 7, 2026 · Status: live feature
Roblox chat commands let you message friends (/w username message), use emotes (/e dance), whisper (/w), join groups, and admin commands in creator experiences — slash + command + arguments is the pattern, and each experience can define custom commands on top of the base set like /e, /mute, and /unmute. Verified on 7 November 2026.
Source: Roblox Support — Chat Commands.
Symptom → cause → first action
| Problem | Likely cause | First action |
|---|---|---|
| Command not working | Typo or wrong syntax | Check syntax: /command arguments |
| Can’t whisper a friend | Friend not in game OR muted you | Verify friend online; use /w username |
| Emote not playing | Default animation; don’t own that emote | Buy from Avatar Shop; use /e name |
| Admin commands grey out | Require admin role in experience | Request from experience owner |
| Chat window not opening | Keybind conflict or chat disabled | Check chat settings |
| Can’t use commands on mobile | Tap chat icon → type command | Same syntax, tap keyboard |
Built-in chat commands
| Command | Syntax | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Whisper | /w username message | Private DM to specific user in your chat window |
| Team chat | /team message | Message only members of your team (experience-specific) |
| Emote | /e emotename | Trigger a saved emote animation |
| Mute | /mute username | Hide a specific user’s chat messages |
| Unmute | /unmute username | Restore muted user’s messages |
| Help | /help | Show chat commands in-game |
| Chat visibility | Chat window → toggle Public / Team / Whispers | Change which chat channel to show |
Emote commands
- Syntax:
/e emotename(e.g.,/e dance). - Built-in emotes: dance, wave, point, cheer, laugh (may vary).
- Custom emotes: Avatar Shop purchase needed; name shown in inventory.
- Play through chat OR use in-app emote wheel (hold B, by default).
- Some emotes are animated; others are static poses.
- Owned emotes list: Account → Inventory → Animations.
Experience-specific commands
Creators can add their own chat commands:
- Game admin commands: /kick, /ban, /warn — only for experience moderators.
- Trade commands: /trade username — in trading experiences.
- Help commands: /help, /rules — experience creator decides.
- Join commands: /join Red (if teams exist).
- Admin override commands: ::fix, ::reset — experience-specific syntax.
Chat channels
| Channel | Access |
|---|---|
| All (default) | Everyone in experience |
| Team | Teammates only (experience has teams) |
| Whisper | Direct message to one user |
| Guild/Group | If experience has group chat enabled |
| System | Automated messages (achievements, events) |
Safety and moderation
- Chat Safety settings: see chat safety filter.
- Report via chat: type /report username (standard syntax).
- Mute temporarily: /mute username; active until you unmute or log out.
- Block: From user profile → Block (persistent across all experiences).
- Chat ban: Received for ToS violations; mutes you temporarily in all chat channels.
Parental controls and chat
- Parent can disable chat entirely for child accounts.
- See parental controls.
- Age-based filter automatically redacts URLs, numbers, inappropriate words.
- Under-13 accounts: more restricted chat; cannot chat with adults in some modes.
If commands aren’t working
- Command typed but no action? → check syntax exactly; /w not /whisper.
- Emote command not playing? → verify you own that emote in Inventory.
- Admin command denied? → you need admin role in that experience; ask owner.
- Chat window not opening? → press / (forward slash) to open chat; verify not disabled in Settings.
- Related: chat safety, parental controls, voice chat, error codes.
- Still stuck → Roblox Support ticket.
FAQ
What are Roblox chat commands?
Slash-prefixed commands (/w, /e, /mute) that work in the Roblox chat window. Built-in commands handle whispers, emotes, and muting; experience creators can add their own custom commands on top.
How do I whisper a friend?
Type /w username message in chat. The message appears in your chat window (private). The target user sees it in their whisper pane. Whispers are not stored by Roblox.
How do I use an emote?
Type /e emotename (replace emotename with the emote you own). Common built-in emotes: /e dance, /e wave, /e point. For custom emotes, use the exact name from your Inventory.
Can I mute a specific user?
Yes. /mute username hides their messages from your chat. /unmute username restores them. Alternatively, Block the user from their profile for persistent global block.
What are experience-specific commands?
Creators add custom commands in their experiences. Common examples: /kick (moderator), /join Red (team select), /trade (in trading experiences). Syntax varies — check the experience’s rules or /help command.
Why can’t my child use chat?
Parental controls likely disabled chat. See parental controls to review the setting. Under-13 accounts also have additional chat restrictions.
What does /report do?
Submits a report about a user to Roblox moderation. /report username reason opens a report ticket. Roblox reviews and may act on violations within 1-3 business days.
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