be14ec2cab
With the private messages -> direct messages migration, we should rename the "Starting a new private thread" help center article. - Renames article to "Starting a new direct message" - Updates relevant section in /help/getting-started-with-zulip - Fixes typo in /help/send-group-dm - Updates file names and adds URL redirect. Fixes #25506.
1.3 KiB
{start_tabs}
{tab|desktop-web}
-
Click the New direct message button at the bottom of the app, or use the X keyboard shortcut.
-
Start typing the name of the person you want to message, and select their name from the list of suggestions. You can continue adding as many message recipients as you like.
{!compose-and-send-message.md!}
!!! tip ""
You can switch from composing a stream message to composing a direct
message by selecting **Direct message** from the dropdown in the upper left
of the compose box.
{tab|mobile}
-
Tap the Private messages (
)
tab at the bottom of the app. -
Tap the New group PM button at the top of the app.
-
Start typing the name of the person you want to message, and select their name from the list of suggestions. You can continue adding as many message recipients as you like.
-
Approve by tapping the checkmark (
)
button in the bottom right corner of the app. -
Compose your message, and tap the send (
)
button in the bottom right corner of the app.
{end_tabs}