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docs: Add user guide for send a stream message
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## Messages
### Sending
* Send a stream message
* [Send a stream message](/help/send-stream-message)
* [Send a private message](/help/send-private-message)
* [Format your message using Markdown](/help/format-your-message-using-markdown)
* [Preview your message before sending](/help/previewing-message)

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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.
![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 stream name of the message 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.
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.
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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**Private messaging** can either be **one-on-one** or **group** conversations. They can only be seen by users participating in the message.
## Creating 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.
![New stream message](/static/images/help/new-stream.png)
A box similar to the one shown in the previous image will appear.
In the **Stream** field, input the stream name of the message 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.
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.
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.
## Sending a new stream message
Read about sending a new stream message [here](/help/send-stream-message).
## Private messaging
![New private message](/static/images/help/private-message.png)
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See **["Send a private message"](/help/send-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 on 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