# Reading topics

Like your email inbox, Zulip works best if you read it topic-by-topic.

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## Related articles

* [Getting started with Zulip](/help/getting-started-with-zulip)
* [Finding a topic to read](/help/finding-a-topic-to-read)
* [Reading direct messages (DMs)](/help/reading-dms)
* [Reading strategies](/help/reading-strategies)