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Overview
- Direct message is a feature for one-on-one interaction.
- It is great for keeping track of all users’ direct communication with teammates.
Configuration
1. Send a Direct message
- Below channels, you will see Direct Messages section in the sidebar, followed by the names of every person invited to the organization.
- Click on any name to send that person a private, one-to-one message.
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2. Pin a Direct message
- Go to a particular Direct Message
- Select a Star icon ( ☆ ) next to the user name to pin the channel on the sidebar for quick searching.
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3. Browse a Direct message
- Click on the (+) icon
- Key in the member’s name at the Search bar.
- Start with @ to search the Direct Message only.
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