zulip/help/include/how-to-start-a-new-topic.md

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{tab|stream}

1. Click the New topic button at the bottom of the app, or use the C keyboard shortcut.

2. Enter a topic name. Auto-complete will provide suggestions for previously used topics.

{!compose-and-send-message.md!}

!!! tip ""

You can change the destination stream for your message using the dropdown
in the top left of the compose box.

!!! warn ""

In Zulip, you can compose a message to a different place than the one you
are viewing. In this situation, the message feed will fade to indicate
what's going on.

{tab|not-stream}

1. Click the New topic button at the bottom of the app, or use the C keyboard shortcut.

2. Select a stream from the dropdown in the top left of the compose box. You can start typing to filter streams.

3. Enter a topic name. Auto-complete will provide suggestions for previously used topics.

{!compose-and-send-message.md!}

!!! warn ""

In Zulip, you can compose a message to a different place than the one you
are viewing. In this situation, the message feed will fade to indicate
what's going on.

{tab|mobile}

1. Tap the Streams () tab at the bottom of the app.

2. Tap on the desired stream.

3. Tap the compose box at the bottom of the app.

4. Enter a topic name. Auto-complete will provide suggestions for previously used topics.

5. Compose your message, and tap the send () button in the bottom right corner of the app.

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