| 摘要 |
Methods and apparatus are described for controlling an online status of a user in a network. A messaging interface is provided with which the user may initiate communication with other users in the network. The messaging interface includes first status information representing the online status of the user. The messaging interface further includes a status control element which is visible in the messaging interface without requiring action by the user. Second status information representing the online status of the user is provided to selected ones of the other users. In response to selection of the status control element, the first and second status information are updated to represent a corresponding change of the online status of the user. The selection of the status control element requires only a single selection action by the user.
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