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The [[Ping Tool]] (Edit Keys dialog, it's called the '''Communications Menu''') is a communications mechanism introduced in [[Portal 2]]. The Ping Tool is only available in [[Cooperative Testing Initiative]], and is used by players in order to identify specific locations within Test Chambers, as well as synchronize activities through the use of an on-screen timer.

== Pings ==
=== Look Ping ===
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=== Timer Ping ===
[[File:Timer Ping.png|right|225px|thumb|The "Timer" Ping icon in ''Portal 2''.]]
When invoked, the '''Timer Ping''' (default key "F") displays an icon that appears on the screen of both the initiator and their Co-op partner, for the purpose of synchronizing a specific action. The Timer can be used for a variety of purposes, the most common of which is allowing Co-op partners to synchronize the creation of [[Portals]], the activation of a switch or button, or most commonly the activation of [[Circuit Breaker]]s. Because some game mechanics require a high degree of synchronisation in order to function, the Timer can be essential to successfully completing a Test Chamber.
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=== "Go Here!" Ping ===
When invoked, the '''"Go Here!" Ping''' (default key "F") displays an icon that apears on the screen of both the initiator and their Co-op partner, for the purpose of telling their partner a location to stand on, such as a [[Heavy Duty Super-Colliding Super Button]].
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=== Portal Ping ===
When looking at a portalable surface, and holding down the ping key, a portal icon will appear. When invoked, the “portal” ping displays an icon that appears on the screen of both the initiator and their co-op partner, to show them where they should fire a portal.
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=== Press button ===
[[Pedestal Button]]s have an additional contextual ping.

=== Jump in and jump out ===
[[Portal]]s have two additional pings.

== See Also ==
* [[Circuit Breaker]]

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