From 75340c93b087a894839584bf5d056e6bcba7c055 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: andrewallen00 Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2016 10:57:58 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] docs: Add user guide for send a stream message docs: Add user guide for send a stream message --- templates/zerver/help/index.md | 2 +- templates/zerver/help/send-stream-message.md | 20 +++++++++++++++ .../help/streams-and-private-messages.md | 25 +++---------------- 3 files changed, 24 insertions(+), 23 deletions(-) create mode 100644 templates/zerver/help/send-stream-message.md diff --git a/templates/zerver/help/index.md b/templates/zerver/help/index.md index 028d33560e..6b17759764 100644 --- a/templates/zerver/help/index.md +++ b/templates/zerver/help/index.md @@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ as a “**realm**”. ## 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) diff --git a/templates/zerver/help/send-stream-message.md b/templates/zerver/help/send-stream-message.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..7e6a96fa8c --- /dev/null +++ b/templates/zerver/help/send-stream-message.md @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +## 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. diff --git a/templates/zerver/help/streams-and-private-messages.md b/templates/zerver/help/streams-and-private-messages.md index a24224675b..039e9bb004 100644 --- a/templates/zerver/help/streams-and-private-messages.md +++ b/templates/zerver/help/streams-and-private-messages.md @@ -9,27 +9,8 @@ Zulip supports both **private messaging** and group chats via conversation **str **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) @@ -38,7 +19,7 @@ You can always delete your message by clicking the **x** (![x](/static/images/he 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