# Inbox

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Inbox is a convenient [home view](/help/configure-home-view) if you
regularly clear all unread messages in your subscribed streams.

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    The arrow keys and vim navigation keys (<kbd>J</kbd>, <kbd>K</kbd>,
    <kbd>L</kbd>, <kbd>H</kbd>) can be used to move between elements.

## Include muted conversations

In the web app, you can control whether **Inbox** includes muted
conversations.

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1. Toggle **Include muted** next to the filter box at the top.

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## Filter conversations

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1. Use the **Filter** box at the top to find a conversation.
   You can filter by stream, topic, or direct message participants.

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## Related articles

* [Reading strategies](/help/reading-strategies)
* [Recent conversations](/help/recent-conversations)
* [All messages](/help/all-messages)
* [Mute or unmute a stream](/help/mute-a-stream)
* [Mute or unmute a topic](/help/mute-a-topic)
* [Browse and subscribe to streams](/help/browse-and-subscribe-to-streams)