# JS functions to trigger chat widget

Execute the following Javascript functions to trigger the chat widget on your web page.

### Opening the chat widget

```
wn.openWidget(); 

//Opens the chat window but minimizes it when clicked on the cross
wn.openWidget(true)
```

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### Hiding the chat widget

<pre><code><strong>wn.hideWidget();
</strong></code></pre>

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### Showing the chat widget

```
wn.showWidget();

//Shows the chat bubble but minimizes it when clicked on the cross.
wn.showWidget(true)  
```

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