Why can I not write a chat message to all users connected or to a specific user in private ?

The activity presenter or any leader can manage the chat use rights. If you can only write to the leaders, the chat “To all” and “In private” is deactivated and unauthorized. To allow all participants to chat or two participants to chat in private, the presenter (or a leader) of the meeting must go to the serrated wheel, then click the “Discussion” menu, then check the corresponding rights under “Chat rights”.