From 29b2eeb3b3c3a5b6eeef7b2663fe5e44221147ba Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alya Abbott Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 16:06:32 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] help: Improve documentation about starting a new conversation. Document new ways to do it from the left sidebar. --- help/include/how-to-start-a-new-topic.md | 40 +++++++++++++---------- help/include/send-dm.md | 5 +-- help/include/when-to-start-a-new-topic.md | 7 ++-- help/introduction-to-topics.md | 2 ++ 4 files changed, 32 insertions(+), 22 deletions(-) diff --git a/help/include/how-to-start-a-new-topic.md b/help/include/how-to-start-a-new-topic.md index 76eb8aa79f..b75f923c90 100644 --- a/help/include/how-to-start-a-new-topic.md +++ b/help/include/how-to-start-a-new-topic.md @@ -1,30 +1,36 @@ {start_tabs} -{tab|desktop-web} +{tab|via-left-sidebar} -1. Click the **Start new conversation** button at the bottom of the app, or - use the C keyboard shortcut. +1. Click the **plus** () button next + to the name of the channel where you'd like to start a conversation. -1. _(optional)_ You can change the destination channel for your message using - the dropdown in the top left of the compose box. You can start typing to - filter channels. - -1. Enter a topic name. Auto-complete will provide suggestions for previously - used topics. +1. Enter a topic name. Think about finishing the sentence: “Hey, can we chat about… ?” {!compose-and-send-message.md!} -!!! tip "" +!!! keyboard_tip "" - You can click on the - **Clear topic** () icon - near the upper right of the compose box to erase the topic name. + You can also use the C keyboard shortcut to start a new topic in + the channel you're viewing. -!!! warn "" +{tab|via-compose-box} - In Zulip, you can compose a message to a different place than the one you - are viewing. In this situation, the message feed will fade to indicate - what's going on. +1. Click the **Start new conversation** button at the bottom of the app. + +1. _(optional)_ You can change the destination channel for your message using + the dropdown in the top left of the compose box. Start typing to filter + channels. + +1. Enter a topic name. Think about finishing the sentence: “Hey, can we chat + about… ?” + +{!compose-and-send-message.md!} + +!!! keyboard_tip "" + + You can also use the C keyboard shortcut to start a new topic in + the channel you're viewing. {tab|mobile} diff --git a/help/include/send-dm.md b/help/include/send-dm.md index f82799bbdb..c9a0146881 100644 --- a/help/include/send-dm.md +++ b/help/include/send-dm.md @@ -2,8 +2,9 @@ {tab|desktop-web} -1. Click the **New direct message** button at the bottom of the app, or the - **Start new conversation** button if you are in a direct message view. +1. Click the **plus** () button next + to **DIRECT MESSAGES** in the left sidebar, or the **New direct message** + button at the bottom of the app. 1. Start typing the name of the person or [group](/help/user-groups) you want to message, and select their name from the list of suggestions. You can continue diff --git a/help/include/when-to-start-a-new-topic.md b/help/include/when-to-start-a-new-topic.md index 531e36553a..8cda46ed5e 100644 --- a/help/include/when-to-start-a-new-topic.md +++ b/help/include/when-to-start-a-new-topic.md @@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ Topic names should be brief but specific, for example: * **Not so good topic names:** "question", "hi", "help", "this topic is about a question I have about topics" -!!! tip "" - Don't overthink naming your topic. The first 2-3 words that come to mind - are probably fine! + +Don't stress about making it perfect! The first 2-3 words that +come to mind are probably fine, and you can always [change it +later](/help/rename-a-topic). diff --git a/help/introduction-to-topics.md b/help/introduction-to-topics.md index 600ffee4bd..01cb6955bd 100644 --- a/help/introduction-to-topics.md +++ b/help/introduction-to-topics.md @@ -8,6 +8,8 @@ ## How to start a new topic +Zulip lets you start a new conversation in any channel, no matter where you are. + {!how-to-start-a-new-topic.md!} ## Further reading