From 60eb62147729511d68dd8ed5c325759e5912cfb3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Tim Abbott Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2024 10:36:42 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] help: Update documentation for new deletion feature. --- docs/production/security-model.md | 5 +++-- help/delete-a-message.md | 6 +++--- help/moderating-open-organizations.md | 2 +- help/restrict-message-editing-and-deletion.md | 8 +++----- 4 files changed, 10 insertions(+), 11 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/production/security-model.md b/docs/production/security-model.md index c2533fd416..321f700c0c 100644 --- a/docs/production/security-model.md +++ b/docs/production/security-model.md @@ -129,8 +129,9 @@ strength allowed is controlled by two settings in - Message content can only ever be modified by the original author. - - Any message visible to an organization owner or administrator can - be deleted at any time by that administrator. + - Organization administrators can configure who has permission to + delete their own message, and who can delete other users' + messages that they can see. - See [Restrict message editing and deletion](https://zulip.com/help/restrict-message-editing-and-deletion) diff --git a/help/delete-a-message.md b/help/delete-a-message.md index 86782f82bf..065bfb388e 100644 --- a/help/delete-a-message.md +++ b/help/delete-a-message.md @@ -5,9 +5,9 @@ if these actions are allowed in your organization. Only server administrators can restore deleted messages. Organization administrators can -[configure](/help/restrict-message-editing-and-deletion) who can edit and delete -messages, and set time limits for these actions. Administrators can delete other -users' messages completely, but cannot edit a message to delete its content. +[configure](/help/restrict-message-editing-and-deletion) who can edit +and delete their who messages, set a time limits for such deletions, +and configure who can delete any message. ## Delete message content diff --git a/help/moderating-open-organizations.md b/help/moderating-open-organizations.md index 733be93fd0..622dd46cd2 100644 --- a/help/moderating-open-organizations.md +++ b/help/moderating-open-organizations.md @@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ problematic behavior. [edit](/help/restrict-message-editing-and-deletion#configure-message-editing-permissions) and [delete](/help/restrict-message-editing-and-deletion#configure-message-deletion-permissions) - their own messages, and set time limits on message editing and deletion. + messages, and set time limits on message editing and deletion. * If you are concerned about impersonation, you can [prevent users from changing their name](/help/restrict-name-and-email-changes#restrict-name-changes), or [require unique diff --git a/help/restrict-message-editing-and-deletion.md b/help/restrict-message-editing-and-deletion.md index db2b4798b2..be343d8dc9 100644 --- a/help/restrict-message-editing-and-deletion.md +++ b/help/restrict-message-editing-and-deletion.md @@ -36,17 +36,15 @@ irretrievably) removes the message from Zulip. ## Configure message deletion permissions -!!! tip "" - - Administrators can always delete any message. - {start_tabs} {settings_tab|organization-permissions} 1. Under **Message deletion**: + - Configure **Who can delete any message**. - Configure **Who can delete their own messages**. - - Configure **Time limit for deleting messages**. + - Configure **Time limit for deleting messages**, which restricts + your own messages. {!save-changes.md!}