# Introduction to topics

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## When to start a new topic

{!when-to-start-a-new-topic.md!}

## 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

* [Getting started with Zulip](/help/getting-started-with-zulip)
* [Introduction to channels](/help/introduction-to-channels)
* [Finding a conversation to read](/help/finding-a-conversation-to-read)
* [Reading conversations](/help/reading-conversations)
* [Replying to messages](/help/replying-to-messages)