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# Add custom emoji
If you are an administrator of a Zulip organization, you can add custom emojis
to your organization for other members to use.
If you are an administrator of a Zulip organization, you can add
custom emojis to your organization for other members to use.
{!go-to-the.md!} [Emoji Settings](/#administration/emoji-settings)
{!admin.md!}
@@ -9,18 +9,23 @@ to your organization for other members to use.
5. In the green section labeled **Add a New Emoji**, find the **Emoji name** and
**Emoji URL** fields.
* In the **Emoji name** field, enter a phrase for your emoji. Only alphanumeric characters, dashes, and underscores are allowed, but dashes and underscores cannot end an emoji phrase.
* In the **Emoji name** field, enter a phrase for your emoji. Only
alphanumeric characters, dashes, and underscores are allowed,
but dashes and underscores cannot end an emoji phrase.
Users will use the designated emoji phrase surrounded by colons to
insert your emoji into their messages.
Users will use the designated emoji phrase surrounded by
colons to insert your emoji into their messages.
* In the **Emoji URL** field, insert the link to your custom emoji's image. The
link must start with **http://** or **https://**.
* In the **Emoji URL** field, insert the link to your custom
emoji's image. The link must start with **http://** or
**https://**.
Please note that the image will be scaled down to 25x25 pixels in users' messages.
Please note that the image will be scaled down to 25x25 pixels
in users' messages.
6. After filling out the **Emoji name** and **Emoji URL** fields, click the blue
**Add emoji** button to add your custom emoji to your Zulip organization.
6. After filling out the **Emoji name** and **Emoji URL** fields,
click the blue **Add emoji** button to add your custom emoji to your
Zulip organization.
7. Upon clicking the **Add emoji** button, you will receive a notification
labeled **Custom emoji added!** in the **Add a New Emoji** section, confirming

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2. Compose a [new message or reply](/help/#posting-and-replying)
3. Paste the emoji into the message box.
**Note**: You can browse the [Unicode Consortium's full list of emoji](http://unicode.org/emoji/charts/full-emoji-list.html), however emoji on Zulip may appear different than the ones listed.
**Note**: You can browse the
[Unicode Consortium's full list of emoji](http://unicode.org/emoji/charts/full-emoji-list.html),
however emoji on Zulip may appear different than the ones listed.
### Using emoji codes
1. Start by composing a [new message or reply](/help/#posting-and-replying)
2. Type in the emoji code. For example `:smile:` produces the following icon:<img src="/static/generated/emoji/images/emoji/smile.png" alt="smile" style="width: 3%;"/>.
1. Start by composing a
[new message or reply](/help/#posting-and-replying)
2. Type in the emoji code. For example `:smile:` produces the
following icon:<img
src="/static/generated/emoji/images/emoji/smile.png" alt="smile"
style="width: 3%;"/>.
**Note**: If you are unsure of the code for any particular emoji visit [Emoji Cheat Sheet](http://www.webpagefx.com/tools/emoji-cheat-sheet/) for a complete list. Furthermore, after typing `:` and any two letters an autocomplete menu will appear displaying five emoji codes. These emoji contain the letters you typed and are sorted alphabetically by code. You can also cycle through these suggestions by using the `↑` and `↓` arrow keys.
!!! tip ""
If you are unsure of the code for any particular emoji visit
[Emoji Cheat Sheet](http://www.webpagefx.com/tools/emoji-cheat-sheet/)
for a complete list. Furthermore, after typing `:` and any two
letters an autocomplete menu will appear displaying five emoji
codes. These emoji contain the letters you typed and are sorted
alphabetically by code. You can also cycle through these
suggestions by using the `↑` and `↓` arrow keys.
![emoji-code](/static/images/help/emoji-code.png)
![emoji-code](/static/images/help/emoji-code.png)

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# Add or invite someone to a stream
You might want to add a user to a particular stream that they haven't subscribed to yet so that they can send and read messages in that stream. In Zulip, you can add users to a public stream even if you aren't subscribed to that particular stream, but you must be subscribed to a private stream in order to invite a user to join that stream.
You might want to add a user to a particular stream that they haven't
subscribed to yet so that they can send and read messages in that
stream. In Zulip, you can add users to a public stream even if you
aren't subscribed to that particular stream, but you must be
subscribed to a private stream in order to invite a user to join that
stream.
You can add users to streams, both public and private, that you're subscribed to.
You can add users to streams, both public and private, that you're
subscribed to.
{!subscriptions.md!}
{!filter-streams.md!}

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![Mention a Team Member](/static/images/help/mention_user.png)
When having a conversation in Zulip, it is sometimes necessary to call the attention of another member. You can alert ("**@mention**") other users with a particular stream-message from within the body of the message itself. Type `@` and then begin typing their email address or one of their names, and the system will offer you tab-completions. The completed `@mention` will look something like: `@**name**`, and it will appear as **@name** in your posted message.
When having a conversation in Zulip, it is sometimes necessary to call
the attention of another member. You can alert ("**@mention**") other
users with a particular stream-message from within the body of the
message itself. Type `@` and then begin typing their email address or
one of their names, and the system will offer you tab-completions. The
completed `@mention` will look something like: `@**name**`, and it
will appear as **@name** in your posted message.
If you attempt to `@mention` someone who is not subscribed to the current stream, Zulip will ask if you would like to subscribe them to the stream:
If you attempt to `@mention` someone who is not subscribed to the
current stream, Zulip will ask if you would like to subscribe them to
the stream:
![A User Who is Not Subscribed](/static/images/help/mention_user_not_subscribed.png)
You can view any mentions calling your attention by clicking on the "@-mentions" view in the left sidebar.
!!! tip ""
You can view any mentions calling your attention by clicking on the
"@-mentions" view in the left sidebar.

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# Change the date and time format
![Display time in 24-hour format](/static/images/help/24-hour.png)
By default, messages in Zulip are displayed with a 12-hour timestamp. If you are used to seeing time displayed in a 24-hour format, you can change the Zulip timestamp format from a 12-hour format to a 24-hour format. You may want to do this to avoid confusion between A.M. and P.M. hours.
By default, messages in Zulip are displayed with a 12-hour
timestamp. If you are used to seeing time displayed in a 24-hour
format, you can change the Zulip timestamp format from a 12-hour
format to a 24-hour format. You may want to do this to avoid confusion
between A.M. and P.M. hours.
You can easily change the date and time format your messages are displayed in by following a few steps.
You can easily change the date and time format your messages are
displayed in by following a few steps.
{!go-to-the.md!} [Display Settings](/#settings/display-settings)
{!settings.md!}
2. Select the option labeled **Display time in 24-hour format (17:00 instead of 5:00 PM)**, then reload the page in order for the change to take effect.
2. Select the option labeled **Display time in 24-hour format (17:00
instead of 5:00 PM)**, then reload the page in order for the change
to take effect.
![Display time in 24-hour format option](/static/images/help/24-hour-display.png)

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You can easily change the topic of a message by following the following steps.
{!message-actions.md!} the pencil (![pencil](/static/images/help/pencil.png)) icon to begin editing your message.
{!message-actions.md!} the pencil
(![pencil](/static/images/help/pencil.png)) icon to begin editing your
message.
2. In the field labeled **Topic**, enter the new topic name for your message.
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* **Change later messages to this topic**
This option changes the topic of the selected message as well as the topic of any messages under the same topic that were sent after the selected message.
This option changes the topic of the selected message as well
as the topic of any messages under the same topic that were
sent after the selected message.
!!! tip ""
You may want to select this option if you feel that some of your
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* **Change previous and following messages to this topic**
This option changes the topic of the selected message as well as any messages under the same topic that were sent before and after the selected message.
This option changes the topic of the selected message as well
as any messages under the same topic that were sent before and
after the selected message.
!!! tip ""
You may want to select this option to change the topic for all

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# Create a stream
On Zulip, streams are similar to conversation threads or subjects. Streams are located on the left sidebar.
Streams can be either:
* **Public streams** - Public streams are for open discussions. All users can subscribe to public streams and discuss there.
* **Private streams** - Private streams are for confidential discussions and are only visible to users who've been invited to subscribe to them.
In Zulip, streams are like mailing lists in an email tool; each has a
set of subscribers. Your current subscriptions are visible in the left
sidebar. Streams can be either:
* **Public streams** - Public streams are for open discussions. All
users can subscribe to public streams and discuss there.
* **Private streams** - Private streams are for confidential
discussions and are only visible to users who've been invited to
subscribe to them.
## Create a new stream

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# Deactivate your account
We'd be sorry to see you go, but you can follow the following steps to deactivate your Zulip account.
We'd be sorry to see you go, but you can follow the following steps to
deactivate your Zulip account.
{!go-to-the.md!} [Your Account](/#settings/your-account)
{!settings.md!}
2. Click the **Deactivate your account** button on the bottom of the **Your account** section.
2. Click the **Deactivate your account** button on the bottom of the
**Your account** section.
![Deactivate your account button](/static/images/help/deactivate-account.png)
4. After clicking the **Deactivate Account** button, a modal window titled **Deactivate Your Account** will appear.
4. After clicking the **Deactivate Account** button, a modal window
titled **Deactivate Your Account** will appear.
![Deactivate your account modal](/static/images/help/deactivate-modal.png)
5. To confirm the deletion of your account, click the **Deactivate now** button. Please note that any bots that you maintain will be disabled.
5. To confirm the deletion of your account, click the **Deactivate
now** button. Please note that any bots that you maintain will be
disabled.
6. After clicking the **Deactivate now** button, you will be logged out and returned to the Zulip login page.
6. After clicking the **Deactivate now** button, you will be logged
out and returned to the Zulip login page.
Please note that you cannot register a Zulip account using the email address of a deactivated account.
Please note that you cannot register a Zulip account using the email
address of a deactivated account.
In addition, if you're the only administrator in the realm, you cannot deactivate your account; you need to make another user an administrator first before you can deactivate your account.
In addition, if you're the only administrator in the realm, you cannot
deactivate your account; you need to make another user an
administrator first before you can deactivate your account.
## Reactivating an account
If you regret deactivating your account, you can ask a Zulip realm administrator to [reactivate](/help/deactivate-or-reactivate-a-user#reactivate-a-user) your account.
If you regret deactivating your account, you can ask a Zulip realm
administrator to
[reactivate](/help/deactivate-or-reactivate-a-user#reactivate-a-user)
your account.

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# Press Enter to send
By default, Zulip sends your message when you press enter (or return) on your keyboard. If you want to turn this off, simply uncheck the **Press Enter to send** box below the compose field:
By default, Zulip sends your message when you press enter (or return)
on your keyboard. If you want to turn this off, simply uncheck the
**Press Enter to send** box below the compose field:
![Box checked](/static/images/help/enter-box-checked.png)
You will now see a **Send** button below the compose field looking like this.
You will now see a **Send** button below the compose field looking
like this.
![Box unchecked](/static/images/help/enter-box-unchecked.png)
With the box unchecked, you will have to click the **Send** button to send your message. Pressing enter will no longer send your message.
With the box unchecked, you will have to click the **Send** button to
send your message. Pressing enter will no longer send your message.
If you’d like to re-enable the press enter to send feature, just check the **Press Enter to send** box again, and you will be able to send your messages by pressing enter.
If you’d like to re-enable the press enter to send feature, just check
the **Press Enter to send** box again, and you will be able to send
your messages by pressing enter.
**[Go to "Table of contents"](/help/#using-zulip)**

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# Message formatting
Zulip uses a variant of GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) to allow you to easily format your messages.
Zulip uses a variant of GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) to allow you to
easily format your messages.
## Summary
For a summary of message formatting in Zulip, click the ![A](/static/images/help/formatting.png) icon located at the bottom left of your messaging box or the cog (![cog](/static/images/help/cog.png)) in the upper right corner of the right sidebar and choose “Message formatting” from the drop-down menu.
For a summary of message formatting in Zulip, click the
![A](/static/images/help/formatting.png) icon located at the bottom
left of your messaging box or the cog
(![cog](/static/images/help/cog.png)) in the upper right corner of the
right sidebar and choose “Message formatting” from the drop-down menu.
The following modal window will appear.
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## Emphasis
You can surround your text with a combination of asterisks `*` and tildes `~` to emphasize words or phrases in your messages.
You can surround your text with a combination of asterisks `*` and
tildes `~` to emphasize words or phrases in your messages.
### Italics
@@ -34,13 +40,17 @@ For strikethrough text, surround your text with `~~two tildes~~`.
### Extra emphasis
To add more variety, flavor, and emphasis to your messages, you can combine different styles of formatting.
To add more variety, flavor, and emphasis to your messages, you can
combine different styles of formatting.
![Extra emphasized text](/static/images/help/extra-emphasis-screenshot.png)
## Links
To include hyperlinks in your messages, you can either enter the link's url address directly or surround the link's display text with`[brackets]` and the url address of the link in `(parentheses)` immediately after.
To include hyperlinks in your messages, you can either enter the
link's url address directly or surround the link's display text
with`[brackets]` and the url address of the link in `(parentheses)`
immediately after.
![Link](/static/images/help/link-screenshot.png)
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## Stream Links
To link to another stream in one of your messages, you can either type `#streamName` and click the stream name in the popup, or you can start with `#` and surround your message with double asteriks `**`.
To link to another stream in one of your messages, you can either type
`#streamName` and click the stream name in the popup, or you can start
with `#` and surround your message with double asteriks `**`.
![Stream Link Popup](/static/images/help/stream-link-pop-screenshot.png)
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## Lists
Begin each item in your list with `* an asterisk followed by a space` to include lists in your messages.
Begin each item in your list with `* an asterisk followed by a space`
to include lists in your messages.
![Lists](/static/images/help/lists-screenshot.png)
## Emojis
Zulip features a variety of emojis provided by the [Noto Project](https://code.google.com/p/noto/). To include emojis in your messages, surround the emoji phrase with `:colons:`.
Zulip features a variety of emojis provided by the
[Noto Project](https://code.google.com/p/noto/). To include emojis in
your messages, surround the emoji phrase with `:colons:`.
A dropdown will appear with suggested emojis as you enter the emoji phrase.
@@ -72,13 +87,16 @@ A complete list of emojis can be found [here](http://www.webpagefx.com/tools/emo
## Mentions
To call the attention of another member, you can alert them by typing `@**username**`
To call the attention of another member, you can alert them by typing
`@**username**`
If you type `@` and then begin typing the user's email address or the user's name, the system will offer you auto-completion suggestions.
If you type `@` and then begin typing the user's email address or the
user's name, the system will offer you auto-completion suggestions.
![Mentions](/static/images/help/mention-screenshot.png)
Typing `@**all**` will alert all users in the stream, and a confirmation message will appear.
Typing `@**all**` will alert all users in the stream, and a
confirmation message will appear.
![Mention All](/static/images/help/all-confirm.png)
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![Inline code](/static/images/help/inline-code-screenshot.png)
Multi-line blocks of code are either fenced by lines with <code>`````` three back-ticks```<code>```</code></code> or indented with four spaces.
Multi-line blocks of code are either fenced by lines with <code>``````
three back-ticks```<code>```</code></code> or indented with four
spaces.
![No code syntax highlighting](/static/images/help/no-syntax.png)
In addition, to highlight language syntax, add the file extension of the language (for example, Python would be **.py**) right after the first set of back-ticks.
In addition, to highlight language syntax, add the file extension of
the language (for example, Python would be **.py**) right after the
first set of back-ticks.
![Python syntax highlighting](/static/images/help/python-syntax.png)
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## Quotes
To insert quotes, you can either add a greater-than symbol ```>``` and a space before your phrase or submit it as a quote block by following the code syntax highlighting format.
To insert quotes, you can either add a greater-than symbol ```>``` and
a space before your phrase or submit it as a quote block by following
the code syntax highlighting format.
![Quotes](/static/images/help/quotes-screenshot.png)

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* Verify that your message has been successfully sent
* What to do if the server returns an error
* Send a status message
* [@-mention a team member](/help/at-mention-a-team-member) (needs a note that you can't @mention when editing messages, since they may have already read the message / not clear how to notif them)
* [@-mention a team member](/help/at-mention-a-team-member) (needs a
note that you can't @mention when editing messages, since they may
have already read the message / not clear how to notif them)
* Make an announcement
* Send a message in a different language
* [Reply to a message](/help/reply-to-a-message)
@@ -411,9 +413,10 @@ of the message is unchanged.
Zulip uses a subset of
[GitHub Flavored Markdown](https://github.com/adam-p/markdown-here/wiki/Markdown-Cheatsheet#tables)
(GFM), To see the current subset, go to the cog
(<img alt="cog" class="inline" src="/static/images/help/cog.png" />) in the upper right corner of the
right sidebar and choose “Message formatting” from the drop-down menu.
(GFM), To see the current subset, go to the cog (<img alt="cog"
class="inline" src="/static/images/help/cog.png" />) in the upper
right corner of the right sidebar and choose “Message formatting” from
the drop-down menu.
**[Go back to “Other common questions”](#other-common-questions)** |
**[Go back to “Table of contents”](#using-zulip)**
@@ -438,9 +441,10 @@ right sidebar and choose “Message formatting” from the drop-down menu.
If you have messaged multiple individual users, their names will
appear at the bottom of the right sidebar. In that case, a pale green
circle (<span class="indicator green"></span>) means that some are recently but not currently active, while others are state unknown. A regular green circle
(<span class="indicator green solid"></span>) means they
are all at least recently active.
circle (<span class="indicator green"></span>) means that some are
recently but not currently active, while others are state unknown. A
regular green circle (<span class="indicator green solid"></span>)
means they are all at least recently active.
**[Go back to “Other common questions”](#other-common-questions)** |
**[Go back to “Table of contents”](#using-zulip)**

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# Invite a friend to Zulip
By default, all users in a Zulip organization can invite users to their Zulip organization. To do so, simply follow the following steps.
By default, all users in a Zulip organization can invite users to
their Zulip organization. To do so, simply follow the following steps.
1. Click the cog (![cog](/static/images/help/cog.png)) in the upper right corner of the right sidebar.
1. Click the cog (![cog](/static/images/help/cog.png)) in the upper
right corner of the right sidebar.
2. Select **Invite users** from the dropdown menu that appears.
![settings](/static/images/help/invite-dropdown.png)
3. After clicking **Invite users**, a modal window titled **Invite users to Zulip** will appear.
3. After clicking **Invite users**, a modal window titled **Invite
users to Zulip** will appear.
![Invite users to Zulip](/static/images/help/invite-users.png)
4. In the box labeled **Emails (one on each line or comma-separated)**, enter the email addresses of the users that you want to invite. Insert a comma or a separate line between each email.
4. In the box labeled **Emails (one on each line or
comma-separated)**, enter the email addresses of the users that you
want to invite. Insert a comma or a separate line between each
email.
![Invite emails](/static/images/help/invite-email.png)
5. In the section labeled **Streams they should join**, select the options of any streams that you want the users you invite to be subscribed to by default. Only streams that you're subscribed to are displayed; the **Check all** option selects all streams, while the **Uncheck all** option deselects all streams.
5. In the section labeled **Streams they should join**, select the
options of any streams that you want the users you invite to be
subscribed to by default. Only streams that you're subscribed to
are displayed; the **Check all** option selects all streams, while
the **Uncheck all** option deselects all streams.
![Streams they should join](/static/images/help/streams-should-join.png)
6. After you have finished inputting all fields, click the blue **Invite** button in the bottom right corner. A section labeled **Users invited successfully.** will appear in the modal to confirm the success of your invitation.
6. After you have finished inputting all fields, click the blue
**Invite** button in the bottom right corner. A section labeled
**Users invited successfully.** will appear in the modal to confirm
the success of your invitation.
![Invite success](/static/images/help/invite-success.png)
## Invitation email example
Users who are invited to Zulip email will receive an email similar to the example below.
Users who are invited to Zulip email will receive an email similar to
the example below.
```
MIME-Version: 1.0
@@ -39,7 +53,8 @@ Date: [timestamp]
Hi there,
[user] ([user's email]) wants you to join them on Zulip -- the group communication tool you've always wished you had at work.
[user] ([user's email]) wants you to join them on Zulip -- the group
communication tool you've always wished you had at work.
To get started, visit the link below:
<[invite link]>

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# Keyboard Shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts allow a user to use Zulip easily and efficiently for a better user experience.
Keyboard shortcuts allow a user to use Zulip easily and efficiently
for a better user experience.
Zulip keyboard shortcuts are divided into four categories:
* [Navigation](#navigation)
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* [Menus](#menus)
## Navigation
* **Initiate a search** `/` - This shortcut moves the user's cursor to the message search bar at the top of the window to allow them to begin searching for messages belonging to a specific topic, stream, view, etc. in the realm.
* **Search people** `q` - This shortcut moves the user's cursor to the user search bar in the right sidebar to to allow them to begin searching for a particular user in the realm.
* **Search streams** `w` - This shortcut moves the user's cursor to the stream search bar in the left sidebar to to allow them to begin searching for a particular stream in the realm.
* **Previous message** `k` `Up arrow` - This shortcut allows the user to scroll up to the previous message in their view.
* **Next message** `j` `Down arrow` - This shortcut allows the user to scroll down to the next message in their view.
* **Scroll up** `K` `PgUp` - This shortcut allows the user to scroll up through the messages in their view.
* **Scroll down** `J` `PgDn` `Spacebar` - This shortcut allows the user to scroll down through the messages in their view.
* **Last message** `End` - This shortcut allows the user to scroll to the most recent message in their view.
* **Initiate a search** `/` - This shortcut moves the user's cursor to
the message search bar at the top of the window to allow them to
begin searching for messages belonging to a specific topic, stream,
view, etc. in the realm.
* **Search people** `q` - This shortcut moves the user's cursor to the
user search bar in the right sidebar to to allow them to begin
searching for a particular user in the realm.
* **Search streams** `w` - This shortcut moves the user's cursor to
the stream search bar in the left sidebar to to allow them to begin
searching for a particular stream in the realm.
* **Previous message** `k` `Up arrow` - This shortcut allows the user
to scroll up to the previous message in their view.
* **Next message** `j` `Down arrow` - This shortcut allows the user to
scroll down to the next message in their view.
* **Scroll up** `K` `PgUp` - This shortcut allows the user to scroll
up through the messages in their view.
* **Scroll down** `J` `PgDn` `Spacebar` - This shortcut allows the
user to scroll down through the messages in their view.
* **Last message** `End` - This shortcut allows the user to scroll to
the most recent message in their view.
## Composing messages
* **Reply to message** `Enter` `r` - This shortcut allows the user to begin replying to the selected message (outlined in blue).
* **Reply to author** `R` - This shortcut allows the user to begin writing a private message to the author of the selected message (outlined in blue).
* **Reply to message** `Enter` `r` - This shortcut allows the user to
begin replying to the selected message (outlined in blue).
* **Reply to author** `R` - This shortcut allows the user to begin
writing a private message to the author of the selected message
(outlined in blue).
* **Reply to message mentioning the author** `Enter` `@` - This
shortcut allows the user to begin replying to the selected message
(outlined in blue), @-mentioning the author of the selected message.
* **New stream message** `c` - This shortcut allows the user to begin composing a new stream message.
* **New private message** `C` - This shortcut allows the user to begin composing a new private message.
* **Send message** `Tab key` then `Enter` - This shortcut allows the user to send the message that they've written.
* **Cancel compose** `Esc` - This shortcut allows the user to cancel and discard their unsent message.
* **New stream message** `c` - This shortcut allows the user to begin
composing a new stream message.
* **New private message** `C` - This shortcut allows the user to begin
composing a new private message.
* **Send message** `Tab key` then `Enter` - This shortcut allows the
user to send the message that they've written.
* **Cancel compose** `Esc` - This shortcut allows the user to cancel
and discard their unsent message.
## Narrowing
* **Narrow by stream** `s` - This shortcut narrows the view to show all messages in the stream of the selected message (outlined in blue).
* **Narrow by topic** `S` - This shortcut narrows the view to show all messages with the topic of the selected message (outlined in blue).
* **Narrow to all private messages** `v` - This shortcut narrows the view to show all of the user's private messages.
* **Cycle between stream narrows** `A` `D` - This shortcut allows the user to cycle through the narrows showing the messages of a stream according to Stream order in the left sidebar. `A` allows the user to navigate to the previous stream narrow, and `D` allows the user to navigate to the next stream narrow.
* **Return to home view** `Esc` - This shortcut makes the user return to the Home view, showing all messages in the realm.
* **Narrow by stream** `s` - This shortcut narrows the view to show
all messages in the stream of the selected message (outlined in
blue).
* **Narrow by topic** `S` - This shortcut narrows the view to show all
messages with the topic of the selected message (outlined in blue).
* **Narrow to all private messages** `v` - This shortcut narrows the
view to show all of the user's private messages.
* **Cycle between stream narrows** `A` `D` - This shortcut allows the
user to cycle through the narrows showing the messages of a stream
according to Stream order in the left sidebar. `A` allows the user
to navigate to the previous stream narrow, and `D` allows the user
to navigate to the next stream narrow.
* **Return to home view** `Esc` - This shortcut makes the user return
to the Home view, showing all messages in the realm.
## Menus
* **Open message actions menu** `i` - This shortcut shows the available message actions of the selected message (outlined in blue).
* **Edit a message you sent** `i` then `Enter` - This shortcut allows the user to edit the selected message (outlined in blue) if the user authored the selected message. If the selected message was written by another user, this shortcut will enable the user to view the source code of the message.
* **Show these keyboard shortcuts** `?` - This shortcut makes a modal window with a guide to all possible keyboard shortcuts appear.
* **Open message actions menu** `i` - This shortcut shows the
available message actions of the selected message (outlined in
blue).
* **Edit a message you sent** `i` then `Enter` - This shortcut allows
the user to edit the selected message (outlined in blue) if the user
authored the selected message. If the selected message was written
by another user, this shortcut will enable the user to view the
source code of the message.
* **Show these keyboard shortcuts** `?` - This shortcut makes a modal
window with a guide to all possible keyboard shortcuts appear.

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# Message display settings
![Message Display](/static/images/help/message-display-settings.png)
By default, messages in Zulip are displayed in English with a 12-hour timestamp, and the user list is displayed on the right side of the window.
By default, messages in Zulip are displayed in English with a 12-hour
timestamp, and the user list is displayed on the right side of the
window.
However, there are a few reasons you might want to modify your message display settings. For example, you may want to do this if you speak a non-English language as your first language, are used to a 24-hour convention for displaying time, or have a narrow screen and want to conserve space.
However, there are a few reasons you might want to modify your message
display settings. For example, you may want to do this if you speak a
non-English language as your first language, are used to a 24-hour
convention for displaying time, or have a narrow screen and want to
conserve space.
## Display options
Listed below are the current message display settings that Zulip supports. After editing your message display settings, you will need to reload your screen for any changes you make to take effect.
Listed below are the current message display settings that Zulip
supports. After editing your message display settings, you will need
to reload your screen for any changes you make to take effect.
### Select default language
![Change Default Language Menu](/static/images/help/change-default-language-menu.png)
See **[Changing the Default Language](/help/change-your-language)** to learn more about this option.
### Display user list on left side in narrow windows
![Display user list on left side in narrow windows option](/static/images/help/user-list-left.png)
![Display user list on left side in narrow windows](/static/images/help/users-left.png)
See **[Move the user list to the left sidebar](/help/move-the-users-list-to-the-left-sidebar)** to learn more about this option.
See
**[Move the user list to the left sidebar](/help/move-the-users-list-to-the-left-sidebar)**
to learn more about this option.
## Display time in 24-hour format
![Display time in 24-hour format option](/static/images/help/24-hour-display.png)
![Display time in 24-hour format](/static/images/help/24-hour.png)
See **[Change the date and time format](/help/change-the-date-and-time-format)** to learn more about this option.
See
**[Change the date and time format](/help/change-the-date-and-time-format)**
to learn more about this option.

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# Move the user list to the left sidebar
By default, the **Users** list is displayed on the right side of the Zulip window.
On mobile devices with narrow screens, the **Users** list is hidden to save space.
If you would like to see the **Users** list on your mobile device, you can
choose to move it to the left side of the screen.
By default, the **Users** list is displayed on the right side of the
Zulip window. On mobile devices with narrow screens, the **Users**
list is hidden to save space. If you would like to see the **Users**
list on your mobile device, you can choose to move it to the left side
of the screen.
You can easily change the location of the **Users** list by following a few steps.
{!go-to-the.md!} [Display Settings](/#settings/display-settings)
{!settings.md!}
4. Select the option labeled **Display user list on left side in narrow windows**, then reload the page in order for the change to take effect.
2. Select the option labeled **Display user list on left side in
narrow windows**, then reload the page in order for the change to
take effect.
![Display user list on left side in narrow windows option](/static/images/help/user-list-left.png)
When this option is selected, the user list located on the right by default will be listed under the **Streams** section in the left sidebar when the window size is under 1165 pixels.
When this option is selected, the user list located on the right by
default will be listed under the **Streams** section in the left
sidebar when the window size is under 1165 pixels.

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# Previewing your message
You can preview your message before you send it by clicking the **eye** (![eye](/static/images/help/eye.png)) icon.
You can preview your message before you send it by clicking the
**eye** (![eye](/static/images/help/eye.png)) icon.
![Original content](/static/images/help/before-preview.png)
![Previewed](/static/images/help/during-preview.png)
To resume editing, click the **pencil and paper** (![pencil and paper](/static/images/help/pencil-paper.png)) icon that has replaced the eye icon.
To resume editing, click the **pencil and paper**
(![pencil and paper](/static/images/help/pencil-paper.png)) icon that
has replaced the eye icon.
**[Go to "Table of contents"](/help/#using-zulip)**

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### Filtering Messages
You can search for messages that match certain criteria, like the author of the message, the stream they were sent in, etc.
You can search for messages that match certain criteria, like the
author of the message, the stream they were sent in, etc.
* Filter your messages with so-called *operators* of the form `operator:operand`.
@@ -38,7 +39,8 @@ You can search for messages that match certain criteria, like the author of the
* You can combine the *operators* with the keyword search described formerly.
* To see a list of search operators, go to the cog
(![cog](/static/images/help/cog.png)) in the upper right corner of the right sidebar and choose “Search help” from the drop-down menu:
(![cog](/static/images/help/cog.png)) in the upper right corner of
the right sidebar and choose “Search help” from the drop-down menu:
<p align="center"><img src="/static/images/help/search-messages/search-help.png" width="400"></p>
@@ -47,8 +49,11 @@ Here are a few examples on how to use search operators:
* Example 1<p align="top"><img src="/static/images/help/search-messages/search-example-1.png" width="600"></p>
*Explanation*: Search for all messages in the stream *Scotland* that contain a link. <br/><br/>
* Example 2<p align="top"><img src="/static/images/help/search-messages/search-example-2.png" width="600"></p>
*Explanation*: Search for all messages from the user *iago@zulip.com* in the stream *errors* that contain the words *bug* and *code*. <br/><br/>
* Example 2<p align="top"><img
*src="/static/images/help/search-messages/search-example-2.png"
*width="600"></p> Explanation*: Search for all messages from the user
**iago@zulip.com* in the stream *errors* that contain the words *bug*
*and *code*. <br/><br/>
* Example 3<p align="top"><img src="/static/images/help/search-messages/search-example-3.png" width="600"></p>
*Explanation*: Search for all messages that you starred.

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# Private Message
Zulip allows users to send private messages to each other.
## There are two ways to send a Private Message :
## There are two ways to send a Private Message:
### Way 1:
* To submit a new private message, first click on the `New Private Message` button located at the bottom of your screen.
* To submit a new private message, first click on the `New Private
Message` button located at the bottom of your screen.
* The following box will be displayed
![New stream message](/static/images/help/private-box.png)
* In the **one or more people...** field, input the username or email address of the user you want to privately message.
When you begin typing an email address or username, autocomplete suggestions will appear.
* In the **one or more people...** field, input the username or email
address of the user you want to privately message. When you begin
typing an email address or username, autocomplete suggestions will
appear.
* If you attempt to input a nonexistent username or email address, an error message will appear.
* If you attempt to input a nonexistent username or email address, an
error message will appear.
### Way 2:
+ You also can click on the **user's name** in the `USERS` panel on the right and click on `down arrow` that
gets visible when hovering over the name and click on the option `Compose a private message to <user's name>`
and write the message in the compose box.
You can always discard your message by clicking the **x** (![x](/static/images/help/x.png)) icon located at the top-right corner of your compose box.
* You also can click on the **user's name** in the `USERS` panel on
the right and click on `down arrow` that gets visible when hovering
over the name and click on the option `Compose a private message to
<user's name>` and write the message in the compose box.
You can always discard your message by clicking the **x**
(![x](/static/images/help/x.png)) icon located at the top-right corner
of your compose box.
**[Go back to “Streams and private messages”](/help/streams-and-private-messages)**

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## Sending a new stream message
![New stream message](/static/images/help/new-stream-message.png)
To submit a new stream message, first click the **New stream message** button located at the bottom of your screen.
To submit a new stream message, first click the **New stream message**
button located at the bottom of your screen.
![New stream message](/static/images/help/new-stream.png)
A box similar to the one shown in the above image will appear.
In the **Stream** field, input the name of the stream you want your message to be located in. When you begin typing a stream name, autocomplete suggestions will appear.
In the **Stream** field, input the name of the stream you want your
message to be located in. When you begin typing a stream name,
autocomplete suggestions will appear.
![Stream does not exist](/static/images/help/stream-none.png)
If you attempt to input a nonexistent stream name, an error message will appear.
If you attempt to input a nonexistent stream name, an error message
will appear.
Once you have entered your stream name, enter the topic for your message in the **Topic** field. Your topic name can be no longer than 52 characters.
Once you have entered your stream name, enter the topic for your
message in the **Topic** field. Your topic name can be no longer than
52 characters.
Finally, enter your message in the box labeled **Compose your message here...** or messaging box. You can now send your message to the specified stream under the specified topic.
Finally, enter your message in the box labeled **Compose your message
here...** or messaging box. You can now send your message to the
specified stream under the specified topic.
You can always delete your message by clicking the **x** (![x](/static/images/help/x.png)) icon located at the top-right corner of your messaging box.
You can always delete your message by clicking the **x**
(![x](/static/images/help/x.png)) icon located at the top-right corner
of your messaging box.

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## Signing in with your email address
You can sign into your Zulip organization using your email address by following a few simple steps.
You can sign into your Zulip organization using your email address by
following a few simple steps.
1. In the field labeled **Email**, enter the email address that you used to sign up for Zulip. Please note that the **Email** field is case-sensitive.
1. In the field labeled **Email**, enter the email address that you
used to sign up for Zulip. Please note that the **Email** field is
case-sensitive.
!!! tip ""
If you've forgotten which email you used to sign up for Zulip, you can try searching your email accounts for the e-mail you received when you first signed up. The subject line is "Welcome to Zulip".
If you've forgotten which email you used to sign up for
Zulip, you can try searching your email accounts for the
e-mail you received when you first signed up. The subject line
is "Welcome to Zulip".
2. In the field labeled **Password**, enter your password. Please note that the **Password** field is case-sensitive.
2. In the field labeled **Password**, enter your password. Please note
that the **Password** field is case-sensitive.
!!! tip ""
If you've forgotten your password, see the [Change your password](/help/change-your-password) page for instructions on how to reset it.
If you've forgotten your password, see the
[Change your password](/help/change-your-password) page for
instructions on how to reset it.
## Signing in with your Google account
If your organization has enabled Google authentication, you can sign into Zulip using your Google account by following a few simple steps.
If your organization has enabled Google authentication, you can sign
into Zulip using your Google account by following a few simple steps.
1. Click the **Sign in with Google** button located under the **Login** button and **Forgot your password?** link.
1. Click the **Sign in with Google** button located under the
**Login** button and **Forgot your password?** link.
![Zulip sign in Google](/static/images/help/signin-google.png)
2. If you are not signed into a Google account, Google will ask you to enter the credentials to your Google account.
2. If you are not signed into a Google account, Google will ask you to
enter the credentials to your Google account.
![Zulip sign in Google login](/static/images/help/google-login.png)
3. If you're signing into Zulip with a Google account for the first time, you will be taken to a page titled **Request for permission**.
3. If you're signing into Zulip with a Google account for the first
time, you will be taken to a page titled **Request for
permission**.
![Zulip sign in Google Request Permission](/static/images/help/google-request.png)
Zulip requires knowledge of your email address and basic profile info, such as your name, for login purposes.
Zulip requires knowledge of your email address and basic profile
info, such as your name, for login purposes.
4. Click the **Allow** button to finish your Google login.
If you click the **Deny** button, Zulip cannot finish logging you in, and you will be redirected to the Zulip login page.
If you click the **Deny** button, Zulip cannot finish logging you
in, and you will be redirected to the Zulip login page.
## Signing in with your GitHub account
@@ -50,11 +66,13 @@ Zulip using your GitHub account by following a few simple steps.
![Zulip sign in GitHub](/static/images/help/signin-github.png)
2. If you are not signed into a GitHub account, GitHub will ask you to enter the credentials for your GitHub account.
2. If you are not signed into a GitHub account, GitHub will ask you to
enter the credentials for your GitHub account.
![Zulip sign in GitHub login](/static/images/help/github-login.png)
3. If you're signing into Zulip with a GitHub account for the first time, you will be taken to a page titled **Authorize application**.
3. If you're signing into Zulip with a GitHub account for the first
time, you will be taken to a page titled **Authorize application**.
![Zulip sign in GitHub Request Permission](/static/images/help/github-request.png)

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# Streams and private messages
![Streams and private messages overview](/static/images/help/streams-private-overview.png)
Zulip supports both **private messaging** and group chats via conversation **streams**.
**Streams** are either:
* **Public** - Public streams are for open discussions. All users can subscribe to public streams and discuss there. Any Zulip user can join any public stream in the realm, and can view the complete message history of any public stream without joining the stream.
* **Private** - Private streams are for confidential discussions and are only visible to users who've been invited to subscribe to them. Users who are not members of a private stream cannot subscribe to the stream or read or send messages in the stream.
* **Public** - Public streams are for open discussions. All users can
subscribe to public streams and discuss there. Any Zulip user can
join any public stream in the realm, and can view the complete
message history of any public stream without joining the stream.
* **Private** - Private streams are for confidential discussions and
are only visible to users who've been invited to subscribe to
them. Users who are not members of a private stream cannot subscribe
to the stream or read or send messages in the stream.
**Private messaging** can either be done in a **one-on-one** or in a **group** conversation. They can only be seen by users that are in the group.
**Private messaging** can either be done in a **one-on-one** or in a
**group** conversation. They can only be seen by users that are in
the group.
## Sending a new stream message
Read about sending a new stream message [here](/help/send-a-stream-message).
## Private messaging
![New private message](/static/images/help/private-message.png)
![New private message](/static/images/help/private-box.png)
@@ -19,29 +31,43 @@ Read about sending a new stream message [here](/help/send-a-stream-message).
See **["Send a private message"](/help/send-a-private-message)** to learn more about sending a private message.
## Other features
While sending either a stream or private message, several features located below the messaging box in the bottom-left corner can aid you in composing your message.
While sending either a stream or private message, several features
located below the messaging box in the bottom-left corner can aid you
in composing your message.
### Emoji
![Emoji feature](/static/images/help/emoji-box.png)
Clicking the **smiley face** (![smiley face](/static/images/help/smiley-button.png)) icon allows a box to appear featuring Zulip's vast collection of emojis. You can select an emoji to include in your message.
Clicking the **smiley face**
(![smiley face](/static/images/help/smiley-button.png)) icon allows a
box to appear featuring Zulip's vast collection of emojis. You can
select an emoji to include in your message.
### Attach files
![File upload feature](/static/images/help/uploaded.png)
Clicking the **paper clip** (![paper clip](/static/images/help/paper-clip.png)) icon allows you to select a file from your computer and attach it to your message, uploading it to Zulip to share with your peers.
Clicking the **paper clip**
(![paper clip](/static/images/help/paper-clip.png)) icon allows you to
select a file from your computer and attach it to your message,
uploading it to Zulip to share with your peers.
![File upload feature](/static/images/help/uploading.png)
While the file is uploading, a blue box labeled **Uploading...** will appear, and a link to your file will be included in your message once the file has been uploaded.
While the file is uploading, a blue box labeled **Uploading...** will
appear, and a link to your file will be included in your message once
the file has been uploaded.
### Formatting
![Message formatting modal](/static/images/help/message-formatting-summary.png)
Clicking the **A** (![A](/static/images/help/formatting.png)) icon will reveal a modal window with a summary of message formatting in Zulip. For more information on message formatting, see our [message formatting guide](/help/format-your-message-using-markdown).
Clicking the **A** (![A](/static/images/help/formatting.png)) icon
will reveal a modal window with a summary of message formatting in
Zulip. For more information on message formatting, see our
[message formatting guide](/help/format-your-message-using-markdown).
### Restore draft
Read about restoring the draft of a message [here](/help/restore-the-last-unsent-message).

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# The #announce stream
The #announce stream is just like other streams in most ways, but it's conventionally used for realm-wide announcements.
The #announce stream is just like other streams in most ways, but it's
conventionally used for realm-wide announcements.
![Example message](/static/images/help/announce-message.png)
By default, everybody is subscribed to this stream. For this reason, you'll want to keep the traffic on it low, so that people don't mute it and miss an important announcement.
By default, everybody is subscribed to this stream. For this reason,
you'll want to keep the traffic on it low, so that people don't mute
it and miss an important announcement.
Additionally, Zulip's notification bot uses this stream for its messages.
Additionally, Zulip's notification bot uses this stream for its
messages.

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Zulip allows you to easily attach files, including images, sound, and video by:
- *Clicking the Paperclip Icon* Use the paperclip icon (![paperclip](/static/images/help/paperclip.png)) located under the message field.
- *Dragging* You may also drag and drop files on the message field. The files are uploaded to a server and a link is supplied, but a thumbnail is displayed if possible. The link to the file will be in Markdown format: `[link_text](link_URL)`
- *Clicking the Paperclip Icon* Use the paperclip icon
(![paperclip](/static/images/help/paperclip.png)) located under the
message field.
- *Dragging* You may also drag and drop files on the message
field. The files are uploaded to a server and a link is supplied,
but a thumbnail is displayed if possible. The link to the file will
be in Markdown format: `[link_text](link_URL)`
![before](/static/images/help/file_upload_before.png)
If you wish to give your image a caption or title, you may add text before or after the generated link. Any text you add in the box will not break the link to your file so long as the file link remains intact.
If you wish to give your image a caption or title, you may add text
before or after the generated link. Any text you add in the box will
not break the link to your file so long as the file link remains
intact.
---
After submitting your message, you will see a clickable thumbnail if your file is a common image type (i.e. PNG, JPEG, etc.). All other files will simply have a link displayed.
After submitting your message, you will see a clickable thumbnail if
your file is a common image type (i.e. PNG, JPEG, etc.). All other
files will simply have a link displayed.
![after](/static/images/help/file_upload_after_image_preview.png)
### Link Behavior
Clicking all file links will open a new tab that will either 1. display the file if it is an image or 2. download the file automatically to your computer.
Clicking all file links will open a new tab that will
either 1. display the file if it is an image or 2. download the file
automatically to your computer.
If the file has a thumbnail, clicking it will open a lightbox modal with varying options depending on the media type. Images may be opened in new tabs or downloaded, while videos from Youtube may only be opened (and not downloaded). You can exit out of a lightbox by clicking the space around the media preview or by clicking the exit button found in the upper right-hand corner.
If the file has a thumbnail, clicking it will open a lightbox modal
with varying options depending on the media type. Images may be opened
in new tabs or downloaded, while videos from Youtube may only be
opened (and not downloaded). You can exit out of a lightbox by
clicking the space around the media preview or by clicking the exit
button found in the upper right-hand corner.
### Sharing Files from External Websites
Images and videos shared from external websites, such as Imgur or Youtube, may have previews generated as well. Clicking previews of images/videos from external websites will lead to the same lightbox behavior described above.
Images and videos shared from external websites, such as Imgur or
Youtube, may have previews generated as well. Clicking previews of
images/videos from external websites will lead to the same lightbox
behavior described above.
![external](/static/images/help/file_share_imgur_preview.png)

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# Viewing information about a message
To view more information about a message, first locate the message you want to learn more about in your view. Click on the name of the user that sent the message; the message sender's name turns blue upon hover.
To view more information about a message, first locate the message you
want to learn more about in your view. Click on the name of the user
that sent the message; the message sender's name turns blue upon
hover.
![Message sender name](/static/images/help/message-info-sender.png)
Upon clicking on the message sender's name, a tooltip will appear with more information about the message.
Upon clicking on the message sender's name, a tooltip will appear with
more information about the message.
![Message info](/static/images/help/message-info-default.png)
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In this example, the message was sent at **December 20, 2016** at **8:23:20 A.M. PST (UTC -8)**.
4. Clicking the **Send a private message** link allows you to directly send a private message to the message sender.
4. Clicking the **Send a private message** link allows you to directly
send a private message to the message sender.
![Message info private message send](/static/images/help/message-info-private-send.png)
In this example, clicking on the link transforms your messaging box to send a private message to **King Hamlet**.
In this example, clicking on the link transforms your messaging
box to send a private message to **King Hamlet**.
5. Clicking the **Narrow to private message** link narrows your view to display all private messages exchanged between the message sender and you by using the search operator `pm-with`.
5. Clicking the **Narrow to private message** link narrows your view
to display all private messages exchanged between the message
sender and you by using the search operator `pm-with`.
![Message info private message narrow](/static/images/help/message-info-private-narrow.png)
In this example, clicking on the link transforms your view to show all private messages exchanged between **King Hamlet** and you by using the search operator `pm-with:hamlet@zulip.com`.
In this example, clicking on the link transforms your view to show
all private messages exchanged between **King Hamlet** and you by
using the search operator `pm-with:hamlet@zulip.com`.
6. Clicking the **Narrow to messages sent by** link narrows your view to display all messages the message sender sent to streams that you're subscribed to and private group chats you're both in using the search operator by `sender`.
6. Clicking the **Narrow to messages sent by** link narrows your view
to display all messages the message sender sent to streams that
you're subscribed to and private group chats you're both in using
the search operator by `sender`.
![Message info sender messages](/static/images/help/message-info-messages.png)
In this example, clicking on the link transforms your view to show all messages sent by **King Hamlet** sent to public streams you're subscribed to as well as private group chats you're both in by using the search operator `sender:hamlet@zulip.com`.
In this example, clicking on the link transforms your view to show
all messages sent by **King Hamlet** sent to public streams you're
subscribed to as well as private group chats you're both in by
using the search operator `sender:hamlet@zulip.com`.

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# View the exact time a message was sent
To see the exact time that a particular message was sent, look for the message's timestamp located on the right-hand side of the message's content.
To see the exact time that a particular message was sent, look for the
message's timestamp located on the right-hand side of the message's
content.
![Message timestamp](/static/images/help/message-exact-time.png)
Depending on your settings, the message's timestamp is displayed in either a 12-hour or 24-hour format; to change the format your messages are displayed in, see [here](/help/change-the-date-and-time-format).
Depending on your settings, the message's timestamp is displayed in
either a 12-hour or 24-hour format; to change the format your messages
are displayed in, see [here](/help/change-the-date-and-time-format).
## Message information tooltip
![Message info](/static/images/help/message-info-default.png)
The message information tooltip offers more details on when a message was sent, such as its date. To view the message information tooltip, simply click on the name of the user that sent the message.
The message information tooltip offers more details on when a message
was sent, such as its date. To view the message information tooltip,
simply click on the name of the user that sent the message.