How to type chat during video in hang outs on 10.1 2014 Note

[Anthony Starks]

Does anyone know how to type chat in hangouts during video chat ? I'm unable to find the typing box in either landscape or portrait mode. The hangout video encompasses full screen and when I switch to type the video switches off. thanks

 

[sure why not]

So, you're saying you can't open another Hangouts window in Multiwindow mode?

I'm interested in the answer, and will have to try this to find out.
My tablet is rooted and I have multiwindow enabled for many apps, but I thought it was definitely enabled for Hangouts and ChatOn, out of the box.