Close chat by pressing the right bumper or tapping the chat icon

On Roblox for PlayStation 5, the chat window opens and closes with the right bumper button (RB) on your controller. Press it once to open the chat box at the bottom of your screen, and press it again to close it. If you are in the middle of typing a message, pressing RB will close the chat without sending what you wrote.

You can also close chat by tapping the chat icon itself if you are using the on-screen keyboard. Look for the small chat bubble icon in the lower left corner of the screen — tap it and the chat window will collapse.

The chat window stays closed until you press RB again or until another player sends you a message. When someone sends you a chat message, a notification appears at the bottom of the screen, but the full chat box does not automatically reopen.

Key Takeaways

  • Press the right bumper (RB) button on your PlayStation 5 controller to toggle the chat window open and closed.
  • If you are typing when you close chat, your message will not send — the text disappears.
  • You can also close chat by tapping the chat icon in the lower left corner of the screen.
  • Closing chat does not prevent you from receiving messages; you will still see notifications when someone writes to you.
  • The chat window remains closed until you open it again, even if other players are talking in the game.

What happens when you close chat mid-message

If you have started typing a message and then close the chat window, whatever you wrote will be lost. Roblox does not save drafts or hold your text when you close the chat box. This is useful if you change your mind about sending something or if you need to focus on gameplay without finishing a conversation.

To avoid losing a message you want to send, finish typing and press the send button (usually the right trigger or a button prompt on screen) before closing chat. Once the message is sent, you can safely close the window.

Muting chat instead of closing it

If you want to stop seeing chat messages without closing the window entirely, you can mute individual players. Right-click or use the menu option on a player's name in the chat list, then select the mute option. That player's messages will no longer appear in your chat, but the chat window itself stays open.

Muting is different from closing chat — the window remains visible and you can still see messages from other players. This is helpful if one person is spamming or being disruptive but you want to keep talking to others in the game.

Adjusting chat settings on PlayStation 5

You can change how chat behaves in Roblox settings. Open the game menu (usually the menu button on your controller), go to Settings, and look for Chat or Social options. From there you can turn chat notifications on or off, change the text size, or adjust the chat window position on your screen.

Some games on Roblox also have their own chat settings separate from the main Roblox settings. If you are playing a specific game and want to change how chat works in that game only, check the game's own menu or settings panel.

Why chat might not close

If pressing RB does not close the chat window, the game may be in a state where chat is locked open. This sometimes happens during loading screens or when the game is processing something. Wait a few seconds and try again.

If chat still will not close, try pressing the menu button on your controller to access the main menu, then return to the game. This can reset the chat state. If the problem continues, restart the game entirely.

Disabling chat completely

If you do not want to see chat at all, you can turn off chat in your account settings. Go to your Roblox account settings on the website or in the app, find Privacy or Chat settings, and choose to disable chat for your account. This prevents all players from messaging you and hides the chat window entirely.

Turning off chat is permanent until you turn it back on in settings. Other players will not be able to send you messages, and you will not see a chat window in any game you play.

Frequently Asked Questions

What button closes chat on PS5 Roblox?

Press the right bumper (RB) button on your PlayStation 5 controller. Pressing it once opens chat, pressing it again closes it. You can also tap the chat icon in the lower left corner of the screen to close the window.

Will I lose my message if I close chat while typing?

Yes. Any text you have typed but not sent will disappear when you close the chat window. Roblox does not save draft messages, so finish typing and send your message before closing chat if you want to keep what you wrote.

Can I close chat without closing the game?

Yes. Closing the chat window does not affect the game itself — you can keep playing while chat is closed. Press RB to close chat and keep playing, or press RB again to reopen it whenever you want to talk to other players.

Does closing chat stop me from getting messages?

No. You will still receive messages from other players even when the chat window is closed. A notification will appear at the bottom of your screen when someone sends you a message, and you can open chat to read it by pressing RB.

How do I turn off chat completely?

Go to your Roblox account settings on the website or in the app, find the Privacy or Chat section, and disable chat. This prevents all players from messaging you and removes the chat window from every game you play.