IMVU supports , which are animated emojis you can send by tapping the smiley icon on your chat bar. Some users also utilize brackets like (( ... )) or ... to denote out-of-character (OOC) communication while roleplaying.
| Command | Syntax | Effect | Example | |---------|--------|--------|---------| | /me | /me <action> | Sends a third-person action message in the chat. | /me dances happily → * YourName dances happily | | /em | Same as /me | Alias for /me . | – | | /sit | /sit | Makes your avatar sit on the nearest usable furniture. | /sit | | /stand | /stand | Forces your avatar to stand up (useful if stuck in an animation). | /stand | | /wave | /wave | Triggers a waving animation. | /wave | | /laugh | /laugh | Plays a laughing animation + sometimes a sound. | /laugh | | /clap | /clap | Plays a clapping animation. | /clap | | /sleep | /sleep | Puts avatar into a lying/sleeping pose if on a bed. | /sleep | | /dance | /dance [style] | Starts dancing. Some versions accept numbers (1–3) for different moves. | /dance 2 | | /frown | /frown | Changes facial expression to a frown. | /frown | | /smile | /smile | Changes facial expression to a smile. | /smile | | /blowkiss | /blowkiss | Blows a kiss animation. | /blowkiss | | /angry | /angry | Angry stance/expression. | /angry |
| Command | What it does | |---------|----------------| | /color [color] | Change your chat text color (if room allows) – e.g., /color red | | /time | Shows the current IMVU server time | | /fps | Toggle FPS display (handy for performance checks) | | /afk | Mark yourself as Away From Keyboard | | /back | Remove AFK status | imvu chat commands
: Known as the Narrate feature on IMVU Support , this allows you to describe an action your character is doing. For example, typing /me laughs loudly will display as [YourName] laughs loudly .
These are known as "triggered actions," meaning an action is played once when you type a specific keyword. While the availability of specific triggers can vary based on the items you own, here are some common examples to get you started: IMVU supports , which are animated emojis you
Customize how you communicate or look up quick information about the room you are currently visiting.
| Command | What it does | | :--- | :--- | | /goth | Activates "Goth" lighting (dark atmosphere). | | /normal | Resets the lighting to default. | | /jump | Makes your avatar jump. | | /sit | Makes your avatar sit on the floor. | | /stand | Makes your avatar stand up. | | /cry | Triggers the crying animation. | | /laugh | Triggers the laughing animation. | | /blowkiss | Triggers the blowing a kiss animation. | | /dance | Triggers a random dance move (depends on the room triggers). | | – | | /sit | /sit |
Whether you are a seasoned creator or a new user, mastering is the key to navigating the metaverse with ease. These text-based shortcuts allow you to trigger animations, manage rooms, and interact with others far faster than clicking through menus. Essential IMVU Chat Commands
Try typing light on , light off , dark , or ambient in custom rooms.
: Permanently blocks a user from entering your room until you manually unban them. Room Accessibility
: Displays a basic list of available commands in the chat window. Room Moderator/Owner Commands