Cannot get my message to appear in chat window

Hi everyone!
I'm using iChat 3.1.8 on my dual 1.25GHz MDD G4 with OS 10.4.9 and 2GB RAM. More frequently than not, when I'm trying to chat with someone in my Buddy List, I can't get my typed message to appear in the chat window, no matter how many times I hit 'return' on the keyboard.
I've tried quitting out of iChat and restarting the Mac and also deleting the iChat preferences, but the problem still persists. It's really, really frustrating! What can I do to fix the problem? Is this a bug in version 3.1.8 or what? Please advise.. thank you!!!
Sally

Hi Sally,
Click on none of your Buddies and open a text chat window (don't type anything)
Now go to the Edit menu
The Text chat window has to be the front window
Select the Spelling option
Change it something and then change it back to Spelling as you go.
There is also a chance it is Font related
Open the Font Book and check Helvetica is active.
Also check the Outgoing Font choice in iChat > Preferences > Messages is active as well.
8:30 PM Friday; May 18, 2007

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