# Conversation Update

Select Event Type: Which conversation that is updated.\
Select Specific Event:

* Started Speaking: Occurs the moment an output begins.
* Stopped Speaking: Occurs when the output has finished.
* Finished Speaking: Occurs when the conversation itself has ended.

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For example, these different events can be used to do play animations for when a Virtual Person is speaking.


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