zulip/templates/zerver/help/send-a-stream-message.md

# Sending a new stream message

![New stream message](/static/images/help/new-stream-message.png)

To submit a new stream message, first click the **New stream message**
button located at the bottom of your screen.

![New stream message](/static/images/help/new-stream.png)

A box similar to the one shown in the above image will appear.

In the **Stream** field, input the name of the stream you want your
message to be located in. When you begin typing a stream name,
autocomplete suggestions will appear.

![Stream does not exist](/static/images/help/stream-none.png)

If you attempt to input a nonexistent stream name, an error message
will appear.

Once you have entered your stream name, enter the topic for your
message in the **Topic** field. Your topic name can be no longer than
52 characters.

Finally, enter your message in the box labeled **Compose your message
here...** or messaging box. You can now send your message to the
specified stream under the specified topic.

You can always delete your message by clicking the **x**
(<i class="icon-vector-remove"></i>) icon located at the top-right corner
of your messaging box.