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.