help: Update "private message" -> "direct message" term.

Updates all help center pages to match new DM term in Zulip UI.

help/add-or-remove-users-from-a-stream.md

@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ to a stream][configure-invites].
       To add users in bulk, you can copy members from an
       existing stream or [user group](/help/user-groups).
 
-{!automated-pm-stream-subscription.md!}
+{!automated-dm-stream-subscription.md!}
 
 ### Mentioning a user in the compose box (alternate method)
 

help/bots-and-integrations.md

@@ -60,9 +60,9 @@ A few more details:
   impersonate yourself (e.g. write messages that come from your Zulip
   account), you'll need to use your **personal API key**.
 
-* **Outgoing webhook**: The bot can read private messages where the bot is a
+* **Outgoing webhook**: The bot can read direct messages where the bot is a
   participant, and stream messages where the bot is [mentioned](/help/mention-a-user-or-group). When the
-  bot is PM'd or mentioned, it POSTs the message content to a URL of your
+  bot is DM'd or mentioned, it POSTs the message content to a URL of your
   choice. The POST request format can be in a Zulip format or a
   Slack-compatible format.
 

help/configure-notification-bot.md

@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ various organization level events, including:
 * New public stream announcements (private streams are not announced)
 * New user announcements
 
-The notification bot also generates automated private messages to
+The notification bot also generates automated direct messages to
 individual users for some user specific events, such as [being
 subscribed to a stream][add-users-to-stream] by another user.
 
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ Organization administrators can configure where (and whether)
 Stream messages sent by the notification bot (including the topic)
 are translated into the language that the organization has configured
 as the [organization language for automated messages and invitation
-emails][org-lang]. Private messages sent by the notification bot to
+emails][org-lang]. Direct messages sent by the notification bot to
 a user will use [their preferred language](/help/change-your-language).
 
 ## Configure notification bot

help/desktop-notifications.md

@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ trigger desktop notifications.
 
 {settings_tab|notifications}
 
-1. Toggle the checkboxes for **Streams** and **PMs, mentions, and alerts**
+1. Toggle the checkboxes for **Streams** and **DMs, mentions, and alerts**
    in the **Desktop** column of the **Notification triggers** table.
 
 {end_tabs}

help/email-notifications.md

@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ and mentions](/help/dm-mention-alert-notifications), as well as
 
 {settings_tab|notifications}
 
-1. Toggle the checkboxes for **Streams** and **PMs, mentions, and alerts**
+1. Toggle the checkboxes for **Streams** and **DMs, mentions, and alerts**
    in the **Email** column of the **Notification triggers** table.
 
 {end_tabs}

help/export-your-organization.md

@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ with lots of messages or uploaded files.
 
 1. The end result of that process with be an archive in the same
    format as the exports of public data discussed above, including extra
-   private stream and private message data for users who gave consent.
+   private stream and direct message data for users who gave consent.
 
 1. Import the tarball using [Zulip's logical data import tool][import-only].
 
@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ with lots of messages or uploaded files.
 
 Note that such an export will include all the messages received by any user
 in the organization that consents to the data export.  In particular, it
-will include all public stream content and any private stream or private
+will include all public stream content and any private stream or direct
 message content where at least one of the participants gives consent.
 
 Users who do not provide consent will have their settings and stream
@@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ To start this export, email support@zulip.com with your zulip.com
 URL, asking for a full export without member consent.
 
 You'll also need to email us evidence that you have authority to read
-members' private messages. Typically, this will be because the zulip.com
+members' direct messages. Typically, this will be because the zulip.com
 URL is administered by a corporation, and you are an official
 representative of that corporation. By requesting and approving this export,
 you will also assume full legal responsibility that the appropriate employment

help/getting-started-with-zulip.md

@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ Like your email inbox, Zulip works best if you read it topic-by-topic.
 
 {!reading-topics.md!}
 
-### Reading private messages
+### Reading direct messages
 
 {!reading-dms.md!}
 

help/import-from-mattermost.md

@@ -269,9 +269,9 @@ keep in mind about the import process:
 - Mattermost's export tool does not support exporting user avatars or message
   edit history.
 
-- Private messages will only be imported from Mattermost workspaces containing
+- Direct messages will only be imported from Mattermost workspaces containing
   a single team. This is because Mattermost's data exports do not associate
-  private messages with a specific Mattermost team.
+  direct messages with a specific Mattermost team.
 
 - Messages in threads are imported, but they are not explicitly marked as
   being in a thread.

help/import-from-rocketchat.md

@@ -133,14 +133,14 @@ keep in mind about the import process:
   Rocket.Chat Discussion.
 
 - Messages from Rocket.Chat Discussions having direct channels
-  (i.e. private messages) as their parent are imported as normal
+  (i.e. direct messages) as their parent are imported as normal
-  private messages in Zulip.
+  direct messages in Zulip.
 
 - While Rocket.Chat Threads are in general imported as separate
   topics, Rocket.Chat Threads within Rocket.Chat Discussions are
   imported as normal messages within the topic containing that
   Discussion, and Threads in Direct Messages are imported as normal
-  Zulip private messages.
+  Zulip direct messages.
 
 Additionally, because Rocket.Chat does not provide a documented or
 stable data export API, the import tool may require small changes from

help/import-from-slack.md

@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ confirmed this policy as of August 2022.
 Owners of **Business+** or **Enterprise Grid** workspaces can [request
 special
 access](https://slack.com/help/articles/204897248-Guide-to-Slack-import-and-export-tools#options-by-plan)
-in order to export private message data.
+in order to export direct message data.
 
 {start_tabs}
 

help/include/all-messages.md

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 The **All messages** view is a feed of all the unmuted messages you have
-received, which combines stream messages and private messages. It's a great way
+received, which combines stream messages and direct messages. It's a great way
 to see new messages as they come in.
 
 You can configure **All messages** to be the [default

help/keyboard-shortcuts.md

@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ in the Zulip app to add more to your repertoire as needed.
 * **New stream message**: <kbd>C</kbd> — Start a new topic in the current
   stream.
 
-* **New private message**: <kbd>X</kbd>
+* **New direct message**: <kbd>X</kbd>
 
 * **Cancel compose and save draft**: <kbd>Esc</kbd> or <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> +
   <kbd>[</kbd> — Close the compose box and save the unsent message as a
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ in the Zulip app to add more to your repertoire as needed.
 
 * **Next unread topic**: <kbd>N</kbd>
 
-* **Next unread private message**: <kbd>P</kbd>
+* **Next unread direct message**: <kbd>P</kbd>
 
 * **Search messages**: <kbd>/</kbd>
 
@@ -81,13 +81,13 @@ in the Zulip app to add more to your repertoire as needed.
 
 * **Narrow to next unread topic**: <kbd>N</kbd>
 
-* **Narrow to next unread private message**: <kbd>P</kbd>
+* **Narrow to next unread direct message**: <kbd>P</kbd>
 
 * **Narrow to stream**: <kbd>S</kbd>
 
-* **Narrow to topic or PM conversation**: <kbd>Shift</kbd> + <kbd>S</kbd>
+* **Narrow to topic or DM conversation**: <kbd>Shift</kbd> + <kbd>S</kbd>
 
-* **Narrow to all private messages**: <kbd>Shift</kbd> + <kbd>P</kbd>
+* **Narrow to all direct messages**: <kbd>Shift</kbd> + <kbd>P</kbd>
 
 * **Zoom to message in conversation context**: <kbd>Z</kbd> — This view does not mark messages as read.
 
@@ -113,7 +113,7 @@ in the Zulip app to add more to your repertoire as needed.
 * **New stream message**: <kbd>C</kbd> — For starting a new topic in a
   stream.
 
-* **New private message**: <kbd>X</kbd>
+* **New direct message**: <kbd>X</kbd>
 
 ### In the compose box
 

help/manage-user-stream-subscriptions.md

@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ other users to a stream][configure-invites].
 
 {end_tabs}
 
-{!automated-pm-stream-subscription.md!}
+{!automated-dm-stream-subscription.md!}
 
 ## Unsubscribe a user from stream(s)
 

help/mastering-the-compose-box.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 When composing a message, Zulip lets you view a different conversation from the
 one you are composing to. For example, you can start a new topic without
-changing your narrow, send a private message about the topic you're viewing, or
+changing your narrow, send a direct message about the topic you're viewing, or
 look up a related discussion.
 
 In this context, the parts of the message view that are outside of the
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ composing to.
 
 !!! keyboard_tip ""
 
-    For both stream and private messages, use <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>.</kbd> to
+    For both stream and direct messages, use <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>.</kbd> to
     go to the conversation you are composing to.
 
 {end_tabs}

help/message-retention-policy.md

@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ before being automatically deleted (the default being forever).
 Zulip's system supports:
 
 * Setting an organization-level retention policy, which applies to
-  all private messages and all streams without a specific policy.
+  all direct messages and all streams without a specific policy.
 * Setting a retention policy for individual streams, which overrides
   the organization-level policy for that stream.  This can be used to
   just delete messages on specific streams, to only retain messages

help/mobile-notifications.md

@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ apps.
 
 {settings_tab|notifications}
 
-1. Toggle the checkboxes for **Streams** and **PMs, mentions, and alerts**
+1. Toggle the checkboxes for **Streams** and **DMs, mentions, and alerts**
    in the **Mobile** column of the **Notification triggers** table.
 
 {end_tabs}

help/moderating-open-organizations.md

@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ organization's policy choices.
 * [Move topics](/help/rename-a-topic), including between streams, when
   users start conversations in the wrong place.
 * [Change users' names](/help/change-a-users-name) (e.g. to "Name (Spammer)")
-  for users who sent spam private messages to many community members.
+  for users who sent spam direct messages to many community members.
 * [Deactivate bots](/help/deactivate-or-reactivate-a-bot) or
   [deactivate custom emoji](/help/custom-emoji#deactivate-custom-emoji).
 

help/mute-a-user.md

@@ -18,17 +18,17 @@ have the following effects:
 
 * Muted users are hidden from [**Direct
   messages**](/help/direct-messages) in the left sidebar and the list
-  of users in the right sidebar. Private messages between you and a
+  of users in the right sidebar. Direct messages between you and a
   muted user are excluded from all views, including search, unless you
-  [explicitly search](/help/search-for-messages) for `pm-with:<that
+  [explicitly search](/help/search-for-messages) for `dm-with:<that
   user>`.
 
 * Muted users have their name displayed as "Muted user" for [emoji
   reactions][view-emoji-reactions], [polls](/help/create-a-poll), and
-  when displaying the recipients of group private messages.
+  when displaying the recipients of group direct messages.
 
 * Muted users are excluded from the autocomplete for composing a
-  private message or [mentioning a user](/help/mention-a-user-or-group).
+  direct message or [mentioning a user](/help/mention-a-user-or-group).
 
 * Muted users are excluded from [read receipts](/help/read-receipts)
   for all messages. Zulip never shares whether or not you have read

help/open-the-compose-box.md

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ space for the message feed. There are a number of ways to open the compose box.
 
 * Click on any message.
 
-* Click on **Message...**, **New topic**, or **New private message** at the
+* Click on **Message...**, **New topic**, or **New direct message** at the
   bottom of the app.
 
 ## Using the keyboard
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ All replies are to the message in the **blue box**.
 
 * **New topic**: <kbd>C</kbd>
 
-* **New private message**: <kbd>X</kbd>
+* **New direct message**: <kbd>X</kbd>
 
 You can move the blue box around using the **arrow keys**, <kbd>J</kbd>, or
 <kbd>K</kbd>. You can close the compose box using <kbd>Esc</kbd>, or up/down

help/search-for-messages.md

@@ -51,11 +51,11 @@ Zulip offers the following filters based on the location of the message.
 * `stream:design`: Search within the stream **#design**.
 * `stream:design topic:new+logo`: Search within the topic "new logo" in
   **#design**.
-* `is:private`: Search all your private messages.
+* `is:private`: Search all your direct messages.
-* `pm-with:Bo Lin`: Search 1-on-1 private messages between you and Bo.
+* `dm-with:Bo Lin`: Search 1-on-1 direct messages between you and Bo.
-* `pm-with:Bo Lin, Elena García`: Search group private messages
+* `dm-with:Bo Lin, Elena García`: Search group direct messages
   between you, Bo, and Elena.
-* `group-pm-with:Bo Lin`: Search all group private message
+* `group-dm-with:Bo Lin`: Search all group direct message
   conversations that include you and Bo, as well as any other users.
 * `streams:public`: Search the history of all [public
   streams](/help/change-the-privacy-of-a-stream) in the organization, including

help/start-a-new-topic.md

@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ Don't worry about picking the perfect topic. The first 2-4 words that come
 to mind are great.
 
 Note that topics are not available for [direct messages](/help/direct-messages).
-If you find yourself wanting topics in a PM, we recommend
+If you find yourself wanting topics in a DM, we recommend
 [creating a private stream](/help/create-a-stream).
 
 ## Related articles

help/typing-notifications.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 # Typing notifications
 
-Zulip displays typing notifications when viewing a private message or
+Zulip displays typing notifications when viewing a direct message or
-group private message conversation to which one of the other
+group direct message conversation to which one of the other
 participants is currently composing a message.
 
 Typing notifications are only sent while one is actively editing text
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ configure Zulip to not send typing notifications.
 {settings_tab|account-and-privacy}
 
 1. Under **Privacy**, toggle **Let recipients see when I'm typing
-   private messages**.
+   direct messages**.
 
 {end_tabs}
 

help/user-groups.md

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ users at once. When you mention a user group, everyone in the group is
 [notified](/help/dm-mention-alert-notifications) as if they were
 individually mentioned.
 
-Note that user groups are not the same as group private messages. If you're
+Note that user groups are not the same as group direct messages. If you're
 trying to send a message to a group of people, you'll want to either
 [create a stream](/help/create-a-stream), or send a
 [group direct message](/help/direct-messages).

help/using-zulip-via-email.md

@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ interested in.
 
 New Zulip messages will now be delivered to your email account. You
 can reply directly to the emails coming from Zulip, and your replies
-will be posted in the appropriate topic or private message
+will be posted in the appropriate topic or direct message
 conversation on Zulip.
 
 ## Related articles

help/view-messages-sent-by-a-user.md

@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ including yourself.
 {end_tabs}
 
 
-## View private messages with yourself
+## View direct messages with yourself
 
 {start_tabs}
 

help/view-someones-profile.md

@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ Additional tabs showing:
 
 !!! tip ""
 
-    If you are viewing a private message conversation, you can also tap the
+    If you are viewing a direct message conversation, you can also tap the
     **information**
     (<img src="/static/images/help/mobile-info-circle-icon.svg" alt="information" class="mobile-icon"/>)
     button in the top right corner of the app.