= Status message (instant messaging)
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A status message in instant messaging refers to a brief message or indicator that communicates a user's availability, mood, or current activity to their contacts. Typically, users can set a status message to let others know whether they are online, busy, away, or available for conversation. The status can be represented in various forms, including: 1. **Text**: A simple message indicating the user's current state, such as "Busy", "At work", "On vacation", or "Feeling happy".
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