Sending Messages and Direct Messages

Messaging Guide

Sending a Message

  1. Open a channel or conversation.
  2. Type your message in the input field at the bottom.
  3. Press Enter to send. Use Shift+Enter for a new line.

Attaching Files

Click the attachment icon in the message input to attach files to your message.

@Mentions

  1. Type @ followed by the person’s name.
  2. Select from the autocomplete suggestions.
  3. The mentioned user receives a notification even if the channel is muted.

Editing a Message

Hover over your message and click the Edit icon. Modify the text and press Enter to save. Edited messages show an “edited” indicator.

Deleting a Message

Hover over your message and click the Delete icon. Confirm the deletion. Channel admins can delete any message in the channel.

Starting a Direct Message

  1. Click the + button next to the Direct Messages section in the sidebar.
  2. In the New Message dialog, search for and select a user.
  3. Click Start Conversation.
  4. The conversation opens and you can begin messaging.

Message Tags

Tag important messages for easy retrieval. Create custom tags and apply them to messages. Filter the sidebar by tag to find tagged conversations.

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