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# ChatEntry

The `ChatEntry` component holds and displays one chat message.

## Import

```typescript
import { ChatEntry } from "@livekit/components-react";

```

## Usage

```tsx
<Chat>
  <ChatEntry />
</Chat>

```

## Properties

- **`entry`** _(ReceivedChatMessage)_: The chat massage object to display.

- **`hideName`** _(boolean)_ (optional): _(Optional)_ Hide sender name. Useful when displaying multiple consecutive chat messages from the same person.

- **`hideTimestamp`** _(boolean)_ (optional): _(Optional)_ Hide message timestamp.

- **`messageFormatter`** _(MessageFormatter)_ (optional): _(Optional)_ An optional formatter for the message body.

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