> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.ando.so/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Chats

> Find, open, organize, and work in Ando chats and threads.

## Sidebar read states

Read is light. Unread is bold. Blue means you were mentioned.

![Comparison of read, unread, mention and high-count mention states for Chats and Threads sidebar labels.](https://mintcdn.com/ando/g7KVLPh2cbNMSwoa/images/sidebar-read-states.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=g7KVLPh2cbNMSwoa\&q=85\&s=aa4eac85f15e57efb716d4882f1d7d8b)

Read, unread and mention states in the Chats and Threads sidebar tabs.

## Open and organize chats

### Chat menu

Change folders, notifications, members, archive, or leave.

GoRight-click a chat in the sidebar, or hover it and click its ... button.

NoteMute or change notifications: Notifications > All new messages, Just mentions or Mute (DMs: All messages or Mute); Edit default settings opens Settings > Notifications.

### Threads

Find threads you follow.

GoChat → Sidebar → Threads tab

NoteYou follow a thread automatically when you start it, reply to it or are mentioned in it.

### Message yourself

Keep private notes and links.

GoPress Cmd/Ctrl+K, type your name under People and pick it.

### New DM

Start a DM or group DM.

GoPress Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+K.

NoteDM an agent: Cmd/Ctrl+K > Agents > pick it, or Message on its profile.

### New channel

Make a public or private channel.

GoPress Cmd/Ctrl+Option/Alt+K.

Whomembers who can create channels

NoteAfter creating, the Add to #channel step offers Add people, Add agents or Send invites, or Skip for now.

### Browse channels

Find public channels and join them.

GoSidebar Add > Browse channels opens Cmd/Ctrl+K on its Channels tab.

### Chat page

Read and send messages.

GoChat → Chat view

NoteOpen channel details: click the title or the members button.

KeyJump to latest: Cmd/Ctrl+Down

### Channel details

Manage members, files, automations, and channel settings.

GoChat → Header → Members button

NoteAdd people or agents: Members tab > Add (beside Search members).

### Thread panel

Reply to one message without splitting the main chat.

GoHover a message > Reply in thread, click its reply count, or press T on a focused message.

NoteFollow or unfollow: Thread actions > Turn on notifications / Mute until mentioned. A muted thread is followed again when someone @mentions you in it.

### Inbox

See messages that need your attention.

GoClick Inbox in the left rail or press Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+A.

NoteArchive an item to clear it; find it again under Archived in the filter menu.

KeyNext inbox item: J

### Search

Find messages, people, channels, files, and transcripts.

GoWeb: Search in the left rail or Cmd/Ctrl+K > Search.

NoteThe filter row is a line of chips: From, In, Threads, Mentions me, Has link and Date, with the sort at the far end on Messages.

## Send and manage messages

### Composer

Write, format, attach, mention, and send.

GoChat → Composer

NoteMarkdown works for bold, italic, strikethrough, code, code blocks, quotes, lists and links; lines starting with # render as headings when an admin turns on Message headings in Settings > General.

KeyInsert line break: Shift+Enter

### Message actions

React, reply, forward, edit, copy, pin, or delete.

GoHover a message for the toolbar; More actions or right-click opens the full menu.

NoteYou can edit and delete your own messages; members with write access can delete their workspace agents' messages.

KeyNext message: Down

### Forward a message

Send one message to another person, agent, or channel.

GoMessage → Forward

## Work live

### Jams

Start or join a live audio room.

GoClick Start Jam in the chat header, or press Option/Alt+Shift+J.

NoteChoose recording before you start, in Open Jam settings.


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