Tour of the Interface

Tour of the Interface

Main areas

• Left sidebar: Recent DMs, channels, and unread indicators. Use the + to create or join rooms.
• Header: Room name, topic, search, call button, and room actions (pins, members, notifications).
• Message pane: Messages, threads, files, and system notices appear here.
• Composer: Where you type, attach files, add emojis, and start threads.

Key controls

• New message: Press N or click the message box.
• Quick switcher: Press Ctrl/Cmd + K to jump to rooms or people.
• Search: Use the search box in the header for messages and files.
• Room menu: Click the room name → manage notifications, members, topic, and pins.

Personal settings

• Avatar → Preferences: themes, language, sidebar sections, and notification defaults.
• Avatar → Status: set presence and a short status message.