How to Hide Chat in Valorant

Communication in Valorant is crucial for players wanting to coordinate with their teams. However, not everyone wants to constantly see the messages their team members send to the team chat. In this scenario, it would be a good idea to hide the chat, right? But have you ever wondered just how you can go about doing that?

To hide the chat in Valorant, you simply have to disable the chat. To do this, you have to go to the Valorant settings, look for options, and disable the chat option. Unfortunately, there's no dedicated button to hide or show the chat, and as such, the only thing you can do is disable the chat entirely.

We'll be going through everything you need to know about hiding the chat in Valorant

Why You Might Want to Hide Chat in Valorant

Now, why might players even want to hide the chat in Valorant? There are actually a bunch of potential reasons.

Toxicity and Harassment

Toxicity in online gaming communities is unfortunately a common occurrence. When players engage in toxic behavior, it can quickly create a negative atmosphere in the chat. Toxicity may manifest as abusive language, insults, harassment, or even targeted bullying. 

This kind of griefing not only distracts players but also diminishes the overall enjoyment of the game. Hiding the chat allows players to shield themselves from toxic interactions and maintain a more positive gaming experience.

Tilt and Emotional Impact

Valorant is an intense and competitive game, and emotions can run high during matches. When players are tilted or frustrated, they might vent their emotions in the chat, leading to even more negative interactions. 

By hiding the chat, players can prevent these emotions from being fueled further and maintain a calmer, more focused mindset.

Communication Overload

While effective communication is vital for team-based success in Valorant, excessive chatter in the chat can lead to communication overload. Multiple players sharing information, strategies, and callouts simultaneously can become overwhelming and confusing. Hiding the chat can be a strategic decision for players who prefer to rely on in-game pings, voice chat, or pre-arranged team communication tools to streamline communication and make it more efficient.

Offensive or Triggering Content

In an online gaming environment, players come from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and age groups. Occasionally, chat messages might contain offensive content or trigger sensitive topics that could make certain players uncomfortable. Hiding the chat can protect players from exposure to such content and help foster a more inclusive gaming environment.

Limited Screen Real Estate

In some cases, players might have smaller screens or play on lower resolutions, making it challenging to have both the chat and the game interface on display simultaneously. Hiding the chat can free up valuable screen real estate, allowing players to have a clearer view of the game and important in-game elements.

How to Hide Chat in Valorant

As mentioned above, there isn't a dedicated button to toggle the chat on or off. Therefore, the only choice you have is to disable the chat entirely. To do this:

1. First, while in the main menu or a match lobby, click on the gear icon located in the top right corner of the screen to open the settings menu.
2. Here, you'll find several tabs on the left side of the screen. Look for the tab labeled "Interface" and click on it. 
3. Now, you'll see an option called "Show All Chat." You want to disable this specific option to ensure you don't see any text chat, neither from your team nor from the enemy team.
4. When you're done, remember to apply the changes otherwise they won't save.

With all of this done, you won't have to worry about seeing the chat anymore. Hey, it's all we can do until Riot adds a toggle chat option. If you want to go completely incognito, then why not learn how to hide rank in Valorant too?

How to Mute Players

If your issue isn't with your entire team but with only a handful of players on your team, it's also possible to mute specific players. This can be done very easily by pressing the ''Tab'' key during a match to view the scoreboard and then clicking on the small speaker icon next to a player's name to mute their messages.

Alternatively, if you would rather mute just the enemy team's players, then that's possible too. Just go into the settings menu and select the ''Communication'' tab. From there, you will need to select the ''Enemy Chat'' option and set it to ''off.''