Sending Messages¶
Message Types¶
Reply to posts to keep conversations organized in threads.
Posts¶
Posts can be considered parent messages. They are the messages that often start a thread of replies. Posts can be written and sent from the text input box at the bottom of the center pane.
Replies¶
Reply to a message by clicking the reply icon next to any message text. This action opens the right-hand sidebar (RHS) where you can see the message thread, then compose and send your reply. Replies are indented slightly in the center pane to indicate that they are child messages of a parent post.
When composing a reply in the right-hand sidebar, click the expand/collapse icon with two arrows at the top of the sidebar to make things easier to read.
Posting a Message¶
Write a message by typing into the text input box, then press ENTER to send it. Use Shift + ENTER to create a new line without sending a message. To send messages by pressing Ctrl+Enter go to Main Menu > Account Settings > Send messages on Ctrl + Enter.
Editing a Message¶
Edit a message by clicking the [...] icon next to any message that you’ve sent, then click Edit. When you’re done editing, press ENTER to save the changes. Message edits do not trigger new @mention notifications, desktop notifications or notification sounds.
Deleting a message¶
Delete a message by clicking the [...] icon next to any message that you’ve sent, then click Delete. System and Team Admins can delete any message on their system or team.
Linking to a message¶
The Permalink feature creates a link to any message. Get the permalink to any message by clicking the [...] icon next to the a message > Permalink > Copy Link. Sharing this link will let other users view the linked message in the Message Archives. If the link is to a message in a Public Channel, any user of the team can see the message. If the link is to a message in a Private Group, only other users in the group will be able to see the message.
