Use the chat navigation panel to:

  • Send direct messages to one person or group direct messages
  • Create virtual spaces for team projects
  • Find direct messages and spaces

Navigate around Chat

In the navigation panel, you can:

Below the shortcuts, you can find all your direct messages (DMs) and spaces. In the left-hand menu, you can choose from:

Shortcuts

Get quick access to:

  • Home:
    • Find all of your conversations:
      • Toggle between all or unread conversations.
      • Select to display all conversations or threads.
    • To open selected DMs or spaces in a new panel without leaving "Home," toggle Split pane mode.
  • Mentions: Find all messages where someone directly mentions you.
  • Starred: Track important messages that you've starred.

Direct messages

Find all DMs between you and others. You can send a DM to one or more people.
Sections

Find all of your:

  • Spaces and apps organized by section.
  • DMs that you moved into a custom section.

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