Each contact in your Contact List has a Presence button and a status text string that reflects his or her availability and willingness to be contacted. You can use the status indicated by the Presence button to determine which mode of communicatin is best suited for connecting with the contact. Office Communicator provides a variety of communication options. For example, click the Call button for one-click calling, or click the Presence button for additional contact details or communication options.

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| Determine if a contact is available |
View the contact’s Presence button and status.
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| View a contact's Contact Card |
Click the contact's Presence button. |
| View ways to communicate with a contact |
Right-click the contact in the Contact List. |
| View phone calling options |
Click the arrow to the right of the Call button associated with the contact. |
| Get notified when a contact's availability changes |
In the Contact List, right-click the contact, and then click Tag for Status Change Alerts. When the contact's status changes, you receive an alert on your desktop. |
For more information see Presence Survival Guide.