zulip/help/change-the-stream-description.md

Change a stream's description

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Stream descriptions can be used to explain the purpose of a stream and link to usage guidelines, resources, or related streams.

Stream descriptions support Zulip's standard Markdown formatting, with the exception that image previews are disabled. Use Markdown formatting to include a link to a website, Zulip message, or topic in the stream description: [link text](URL).

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1. Select a stream.

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1. Click the pencil () icon to the right of the stream name, and enter a new description.

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1. Tap Stream settings.

2. Tap Edit stream, and enter a new description.

3. Tap Save.

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