Skip to main content

​
Sending Messages

eChat makes it easy to send messages to anyone on the platform, whether it’s a quick DM, a group chat, or a channel post. Here’s everything you need to know.

​
Starting a new conversation

​
Direct message (DM)

  1. From the Chat screen, tap the compose / new chat icon (pencil or + button).
  2. Search for a contact by name or Chattercode.
  3. Select the person to open a new conversation.
  4. Type your message and hit Send.

​
From your contacts

  1. Go to the Home screen to see your contacts list.
  2. Tap a contact’s name to open a direct conversation.
You can only message people who are in your contacts, or who are part of a shared group or channel.

​
The message input area

At the bottom of any conversation, you’ll find the message input bar. Here’s what you can do from there:

​
Sending a message

  1. Tap the text field at the bottom of the conversation.
  2. Type your message.
  3. Tap the Send button (arrow icon) or press Enter on a keyboard.

​
Text formatting

eChat supports Markdown formatting in messages. Use these shortcuts while typing:

​
Editing a sent message

Made a typo? You can edit a message after sending it:
  1. Long-press (mobile) or right-click (desktop) the message.
  2. Select Edit from the context menu.
  3. Make your changes in the input field.
  4. Press Save or hit Enter to confirm.
Edited messages display a small (edited) label so the recipient knows it was updated.

​
Deleting a message

  1. Long-press (mobile) or right-click (desktop) the message.
  2. Select Delete from the context menu.
  3. Confirm the deletion.
Deleted messages are removed from the conversation for everyone.

​
Read receipts

When you send a message in a DM, you’ll see small profile pictures appear beneath your message as recipients read it. This tells you exactly who has seen your message. In groups and channels, a summary count or avatar stack shows who has read each message.

​
Typing indicators

When another person in a conversation is composing a reply, you’ll see a “[Name] is typing…” indicator in the chat. This updates in real time so you know when to expect a response.

​
Searching conversations

Use the search icon or filter tabs at the top of the chat list to quickly find a specific conversation. You can filter by:
  • All — every conversation
  • Channels — only channel conversations
  • DMs — only direct messages
Press Shift + Enter in the text box to add a new line to your message without sending it — great for longer messages with multiple paragraphs.