Chat

Real-time messaging is built into every project and available as direct messages across the workspace.

Project channels

Each project can have multiple chat channels. Navigate to a project's Chat section to see all channels.

• Click a channel to enter it.
• Click Create a channel to make a new one. Provide:
  • Name (lowercase letters, numbers, hyphens, underscores; up to 100 characters).
  • Description (optional, up to 1,000 characters).
  • Initial members to add.

Send messages

• Type in the message composer at the bottom of a channel.
• Use the formatting toolbar for rich text.
• Attach files using the attachment button.
• @mention users, tasks, documents, or goals by typing @.

Message actions

• React — Click the emoji button on a message to add a reaction. Click an existing reaction to toggle it.
• Reply in thread — Click a message to open a thread panel with the original message and all replies.
• Edit — Edit your own messages.
• Delete — Delete your own messages.

Direct messages (DMs)

Access DMs from the People section in the sidebar.

• Click a person's name to open a one-on-one DM.
• Click the + button to start a new DM or create a group DM with multiple members.
• Favorite a DM by clicking the star icon to pin it at the top of the list.
• Unread message and mention counts are shown as badges.

Unread indicators

• Channels and DMs with unread messages show a count badge in the sidebar.
• Mention counts are highlighted separately.