Add / Edit / Delete Messages in a Discussion

Learn how to add a message to a discussion, as well as edit and delete a message you created.


TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Add a Message

II. Edit a Message

III. Delete a Message


I. Add a Message

To add a message:

  1. Navigate to the discussion and click on its name to open it

  2. In the right hand panel, there is a message box at the bottom

    1. Click into the message box to type a message

  3. Use any of the formatting options available, including links, emojis, and uploading a document

  4. When message is complete, click Send

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Please refer to Related Articles for more information regarding formatting and emojis.

II. Edit a Message

Messages can only be edited or deleted by the person who created the message.

To edit a message within a discussion:

  1. Navigate to the discussion and click on its name to open it

  2. In the upper right corner of the message are the Edit and Delete options next to the timestamp

  3. Select Edit

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  4. The message will change to edit mode

    1. Make any necessary changes and click Save

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III. Delete a Message

Messages can only be edited or deleted by the person who created the message.

To delete a message within a discussion:

  1. Navigate to the discussion and click on its name to open it

  2. Hover the mouse over the message to see the Edit and Delete options next to the timestamp

  3. Select Delete

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  4. A pop-up window displays, click Delete

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Related Articles

  • Formatting and Emojis: learn about the formatting options available for a message, and how to use emojis in Boardable

  • Overview of Discussions: learn the basics of having discussion in Boardable, along with sorting, filtering, and how to leave a discussion

  • View / Participate in Discussions: learn how to be a part of discussions as well as understand the permissions within a discussion