# Collapse a message

Collapse messages that you don't want to see. Zulip sometimes automatically
partially condenses long messages. This feature is different, and will fully
remove the message content from view.

### Collapse a message

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1. Click **Collapse message**.

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!!! tip ""
     To expand a message, click **Show more** at the bottom of the collapsed
     message.
