# Move content to another topic

Zulip makes it possible to move messages between topics. This is
useful for keeping messages organized when there is a digression, or
the discussion shifts from the original topic. You can also [rename a
topic](/help/rename-a-topic).

When messages are moved, Zulip's [permanent links to messages in
context](/help/link-to-a-message-or-conversation#get-a-link-to-a-specific-message)
will automatically redirect to the new location of the message. [Muted
topics](/help/mute-a-topic) are automatically migrated when an entire
topic is moved.

Organizations can [configure](/help/configure-who-can-edit-topics) which
[roles](/help/roles-and-permissions) have permission to modify topics. See the
[guide to message and topic editing](/help/configure-message-editing-and-deletion)
for the details on when topic editing is allowed.

## Move messages to another topic

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{!message-actions-menu.md!}

1. Select the first option. It may be called **View source / Move message**,
   or simply **Edit**. If it's called **View source**, then you are not
   allowed to edit the topic of that message.

1. Set the destination topic.

1. From the dropdown menu, select which messages to move:

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1. Click **Save**.

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## Related articles

* [Rename a topic](/help/rename-a-topic)
* [Move content to another stream](/help/move-content-to-another-stream)
* [Configure message editing and deletion](/help/configure-message-editing-and-deletion)