IMVU supports several text effects and tokens that control appearance, but exact supported syntax varies across client versions. Typical categories:
Because IMVU frequently updates formatting support and restricts certain tags for safety, assume limited direct formatting for standard users; advanced effects are often implemented via room scripts, bots, or paid items.
| Command | What it does |
|---------|----------------|
| /mood happy | Sets mood to happy (affects expression and idle animations) |
| /mood sad | Sad expression |
| /mood angry | Angry expression |
| /mood flirty | Flirty expression |
| /mood neutral | Neutral / default expression |
| /sit | Sit on nearest sit-able object |
| /stand | Stand up |
| /wave | Wave at someone |
| /laugh | Laugh animation |
| /clap | Clap hands |
| /dance | Start a dance animation (depends on active product) |
| /point | Point forward | imvu chat commands
These commands control your avatar’s appearance and emotes.
| 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 | IMVU supports several text effects and tokens that
Note: Many animation commands depend on the avatar’s current pose, products equipped, or room permissions.
Control who sees your messages.
| Command | Syntax | Description |
|---------|--------|-------------|
| /say | /say <message> | Normal public chat (default, often optional). |
| /shout | /shout <message> | Sends a message in bold and slightly larger text to the whole room. |
| /whisper | /whisper <message> | Message visible only to people very close to your avatar. |
| /msg | /msg <username> <message> | Private message (PM) to a user, even if they are in another room. |
| /pm | Same as /msg | Alias for private message. |
| /reply | /reply <message> | Quickly reply to the last person who PMed you. |
| /r | /r <message> | Shorter alias for /reply. |
Example:
/msg JaneDoe Hi there, want to visit my room?
/r Sure, send an invite!