To apply an effect, you must type the specific command at the very beginning of your message, followed by a colon ( : ). You can combine one effect with one animation effect. Formula: [colour]:[animation]:[your message] Example: red:shake:Selling Dragon Bones! Text Colour Commands
To truly grab attention, "stacking" a glow with an animation is the most effective method. Here are a few popular combinations: runescape-chat-effects-rs3
These commands change the hue of your text. While the default is yellow, you can use the following: yellow: (The standard default). Red: red: Green: green: Cyan: cyan: White: white: Glow Effects: These cycle through multiple colours. glow1: (Red to Orange to Yellow) glow2: (Red to Pink to Purple to Blue) glow3: (White to Cyan to Blue) Text Animation Commands To apply an effect, you must type the
These commands add movement to your text, making it harder to miss. wave: Text moves up and down in a fluid motion. Wave2: wave2: A faster, more aggressive vertical wave. Shake: shake: Text vibrates or wobbles in place. Slide: slide: Text drops down from above the chat head. Scroll: scroll: Text moves horizontally from right to left. Advanced Combinations Text Colour Commands To truly grab attention, "stacking"
While the RuneScape Wiki notes that these effects don't show up in Private Chat or Clan Chat windows, they are still highly visible in the (the text that appears directly above your character’s head). This makes them essential for:
Adding flair to your character's "voice" during community events.
Coordinating teams in busy lobbies like Pest Control.