Moderator

The Moderator view is purpose-built for show callers and producers who need to control on-screen messages and manage audience Q&A without direct access to timer management. It requires signing in as a member of the room's organisation.

Moderator view with timer, messages, and question controls

Layout

The Moderator view is organized into three areas: a top timer bar, a left preview panel, and a right control panel. This split layout lets you see what the audience sees while managing content at the same time.

Top Timer Bar

The top bar shows the active timer name, speaker, and countdown at a glance. This keeps the moderator aware of timing without needing a separate display.

Left Panel: Live Previews

The left side of the screen shows live previews of what is currently displayed on output views:

  • Message preview — see the currently visible message as it appears on stage
  • Question preview — see the live question currently shown to the audience

Right Panel: Control Tabs

The right side provides tabbed controls for managing messages and questions.

Messages Tab

The Messages tab gives full control over on-screen cue messages:

  • View all messages in a scrollable list
  • Add new messages with custom text
  • Edit existing messages inline
  • Delete messages you no longer need
  • Toggle message visibility on/off to show or hide from outputs

Message Editing

Each message can be customized with:

  • Text — the message content displayed on outputs
  • Color — choose from 5 color options for visual differentiation
  • Bold — toggle bold formatting for emphasis
  • Uppercase — toggle uppercase for high-visibility messages

Questions Tab

The Questions tab manages audience questions. Audience Q&A requires Pro or Enterprise; on Free, the audience cannot submit questions.

  • View the pending questions as they arrive
  • Press Go Live to show a question on the Fullscreen, Viewer and Moderator views
  • Press Hide to take the live question down
  • Delete a question with the trash icon and a second click to confirm

Progress Bar

A progress bar at the bottom of the view tracks the active timer, giving the moderator a passive sense of timing without needing to watch the countdown closely.

Tip: Use the Moderator view for your show caller to manage on-screen messages independently from the timer operator. This separation reduces errors during live events.