Revision as of 06:02, 17 April 2026

Text Above Head

Text Above Head is a chat display setting in CIT. It shows certain private chat messages above nearby members' heads instead of only keeping them in the chatbox.

Overview

The Text Above Head settings are used for:

`Unit Chat`
`Squad Chat`
`Group Chat`

When enabled, those messages appear:

above nearby members' heads

Available settings

The available Text Above Head settings are:

`Unit Chat Above Head`
`Squad Chat Above Head`
`Group Chat Above Head`

What each setting does

Setting	What it shows
`Unit Chat Above Head`	Shows `Unit Chat` messages above nearby unit members' heads
`Squad Chat Above Head`	Shows `Squad Chat` messages above nearby squad members' heads
`Group Chat Above Head`	Shows `Group Chat` messages above nearby group members' heads

How to change it

To change these settings:

open /settings
find the chat settings
enable or disable the Text Above Head option you want

Related chats

These settings work with the matching private chat systems.

Related chat commands include:

Chat	Command
`Group Chat`	`/gc <message>`
`Squad Chat`	`/sc <message>`
`Unit Chat`	`/uc <message>`

Notes

Text Above Head only applies to the listed chat types.
Each chat type has its own separate setting.
These settings show messages above nearby members' heads.

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-= '''Player and NPC Text Indicators''' =
+= Text Above Head =
-In '''CIT''', text above player heads and NPC (Non-Player Character) heads is used to display important information about the player or NPC. These indicators help you understand their current status, missions available, and other relevant details.
-----
-==== Player Text Indicators ====
+'''Text Above Head''' is a chat display setting in CIT. It shows certain private chat messages above nearby members' heads instead of only keeping them in the chatbox.
-# '''1H to 15H''':
+== Overview ==
-#* '''Meaning''': This player is '''new''' and has this number of '''hours of playtime'''. For example, '''1H''' means they have 1 hour of playtime, '''15H''' means they have 15 hours of playtime.
-# '''Muted''':
-#* '''Meaning''': This player is currently '''muted''' and cannot reply to any messages you send. They are muted due to a violation.
-# '''!!! APB !!!''' (All Points Bulletin):
-#* '''Meaning''': This player is a '''highly wanted [[criminal]]'''. They are a significant target for law enforcement, and there is a '''bounty''' on them.
-# '''1 to 6 stars''':
-#* '''Meaning''': The number of '''stars''' above a player’s head represents their '''[[Wanted Points|wanted level]]'''. The more stars, the higher the level of crime they’ve committed, making them a target for [[police]].
-# '''$x hit''':
-#* '''Meaning''': This player has a '''bounty''' on them. If you kill them, you will earn '''$x''' as a reward. The amount of money is shown next to the "hit" indicator.
-----
+The Text Above Head settings are used for:
-==== NPC (Ped) Text Indicators ====
+* `Unit Chat`
+* `Squad Chat`
+* `Group Chat`
-* '''Text above NPC (ped) heads''' indicates '''missions''' that are available for you to accept.
+When enabled, those messages appear:
-# '''Mission Indicators''':
+* above nearby members' heads
-#* Approach an NPC and press '''X''' to open the '''interaction menu'''.
-#* Click on the NPC to '''view the details''' of the mission they are offering.
+== Available settings ==
-# '''Mission Details''':
-#* The NPC will provide information about the task you need to complete. Once accepted, you can proceed with the mission objectives.
+The available Text Above Head settings are:
+* `Unit Chat Above Head`
+* `Squad Chat Above Head`
+* `Group Chat Above Head`
+== What each setting does ==
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Setting
+! What it shows
+|-
+| <code>Unit Chat Above Head</code>
+| Shows `Unit Chat` messages above nearby unit members' heads
+|-
+| <code>Squad Chat Above Head</code>
+| Shows `Squad Chat` messages above nearby squad members' heads
+|-
+| <code>Group Chat Above Head</code>
+| Shows `Group Chat` messages above nearby group members' heads
+|}
+== How to change it ==
+To change these settings:
+* open <code>/settings</code>
+* find the chat settings
+* enable or disable the Text Above Head option you want
+== Related chats ==
+These settings work with the matching private chat systems.
+Related [[Chat Commands|chat commands]] include:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Chat
+! Command
+|-
+| `Group Chat`
+| <code>/gc &lt;message&gt;</code>
+|-
+| `Squad Chat`
+| <code>/sc &lt;message&gt;</code>
+|-
+| `Unit Chat`
+| <code>/uc &lt;message&gt;</code>
+|}
+== Notes ==
+* Text Above Head only applies to the listed chat types.
+* Each chat type has its own separate setting.
+* These settings show messages above nearby members' heads.
+== See also ==
+* [[Group Chat]]
+* [[Squad Chat]]
+* [[Unit Chat]]
+* [[Settings]]