8. Messages
Use the messaging feature to communicate with users within your workgroup.
Message Screen
Select "Messages" from the side menu to display the message screen.
Toolbar
| Position | Item | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Left | Menu | Open side menu |
| Left | Search | Search messages |
| Center | Title | Displays "Messages" |
| Right | Refresh | Refresh message list |
| Right | Compose | Create new message |
Message List
The message list is displayed on the left side of the screen, divided into two sections: "Inbox" and "Sent".
Inbox Section
- Displays list of received messages
- Tap section header to collapse/expand
- If there are hidden messages, "Show Hidden(N)" button is displayed
Sent Section
- Displays list of sent messages
- Tap section header to collapse/expand
- Tap "Edit" button to enter edit mode and delete multiple messages
Message Display
Each message displays the following information:
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Unread Mark | Blue dot for unread messages (inbox only) |
| Sender/Recipient | Sender name (inbox) or recipient name (sent) |
| Date/Time | Send/receive date and time |
| Title | Message subject (max 2 lines) |
Viewing Messages
Tap a message in the list to display its content on the right side of the screen.
Displayed Content
- Sender Info: Sender's name
- Date/Time: Message send date and time
- Subject: Message subject
- Body: Message content
Navigating Between Messages
While viewing a message, use the up/down arrow buttons in the toolbar to move to previous/next messages.
Creating Messages
You can create and send new messages.
Creation Steps
- Tap the compose button (pen icon) on the right side of the toolbar
- The message creation screen opens
- Enter required information:
- To: Select recipients
- Subject: Message subject
- Body: Message content
- Tap "Send"
Input Limits
Each message field has the following limits:
| Field | Maximum Characters/Count |
|---|---|
| Subject | 256 characters |
| Body | 1,000,000 characters |
| Recipients | 10,000 |
Note: Exceeding the limit will result in an error and the message cannot be sent.
Compose Screen Toolbar
| Position | Item | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Left | Close (×) | Cancel creation (with draft save option) |
| Center | Title | Displays "New Message" |
| Right | Insert Link | Insert universal link to book/section in body |
| Right | Send | Send the message |
Draft Saving
When you tap the close (×) button during composition, the following options are displayed:
- Save Draft: Save content and restore next time
- Delete Draft: Discard content and close
Selecting Recipients
Select message recipients.
Search Selection
- Enter a name in the search field in the To area
- Matching workgroups/members are displayed
- Tap the item you want to select
- Multiple recipients can be added
List Selection
- Tap the "+" button in the To area
- Workgroup/member list is displayed
- Tap items you want to select
- Tap "Done"
Removing Recipients
Tap the "×" button on a selected recipient to remove it.
Inserting Links
You can insert universal links to books or sections in the message body.
- Tap the insert link button in the toolbar while composing body
- Book selection screen opens
- Select the book or section you want to link
- Link is inserted in the body
Searching Messages
- Tap the search button on the left side of the toolbar
- Enter search term in the search bar
- Messages matching title, body, or sender/recipient name are displayed
- Tap Cancel to exit search
Hiding Received Messages
Received messages cannot be deleted, but can be hidden.
How to Hide
- Swipe left on the message you want to hide
- Tap the "Hide" button
- The message is hidden from the list
Note: Only read messages can be hidden. Please open unread messages first.
Showing Hidden Messages
- Tap the "Show Hidden(N)" button in the inbox section header
- Previously hidden messages are displayed again
Deleting Sent Messages
Sent messages can be deleted. Deletion completely removes the message from the server, and recipients will no longer be able to see the deleted message.
Delete Individually
- Swipe left on the message you want to delete
- Tap the "Delete" button
- Tap "OK" in the confirmation dialog
Delete Multiple
- Tap the "Edit" button in the Sent section header
- Enter edit mode where you can select multiple messages
- Tap messages to select them
- Tap the trash button
- Tap "OK" in the confirmation dialog
- Tap "Done" to exit edit mode
Note: Deleted messages cannot be recovered.
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