Within the chat view, a taskbar along the bottom of the display gives you options for using the basic chat interface to communicate. The channel name is displayed at the top of the screen, and every user has their own avatars and chat colors below to designate who’s speaking and when.įinally, on desktop, you can open a “file-sharing” view to the right of messages, allowing for content to be shared within the app easily without using your computer’s file browser. The main chat interface takes up the majority of the app on both mobile and desktop, with an inline view of everyone’s conversations. Along the bottom of the app are options for setting your online status and availability, allowing you to mute or hide your online presence. Listed below your channels are any and all direct messages you’ve shared with others. Your starred channels are available at the top of the display, which allows you to quickly access your favorite channels within the app.

Your available channels are open to the left of the messaging window.

The basic chat interface is pretty simple to use, especially on mobile.

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