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

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{tab|via-left-sidebar}

1. Click the plus () button next to the name of the channel where you'd like to start a conversation.

2. Enter a topic name. Think about finishing the sentence: “Hey, can we chat about… ?”

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!!! keyboard_tip ""

You can also use the <kbd>C</kbd> keyboard shortcut to start a new topic in
the channel you're viewing.

{tab|via-compose-box}

1. Click the Start new conversation button at the bottom of the app.

2. (optional) You can change the destination channel for your message using the dropdown in the top left of the compose box. Start typing to filter channels.

3. Enter a topic name. Think about finishing the sentence: “Hey, can we chat about… ?”

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!!! keyboard_tip ""

You can also use the <kbd>C</kbd> keyboard shortcut to start a new topic in
the channel you're viewing.

{tab|mobile}

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

2. Tap on the desired channel.

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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