Types of Conversations
Creating a New Conversation
1
Click the + button
In the conversation list header, click the + (new conversation) button.
2
Choose type
Select either Direct Message or Channel from the tabs.
3
Configure
For a DM: Select a team member from the list.For a Channel: Enter a channel name, optional description, and select members to add.
4
Create
Click Start Chat (DM) or Create Channel (channel).
Alex’s screenshot note: Take a screenshot of the New Conversation dialog with the Channel tab selected, showing the name field, description field, and member picker.
Conversation List
The left panel organizes conversations into two sections:Channels
All channels you’re a member of, with:- # icon and channel name
- Last message preview and timestamp
- Unread badge (blue dot with count) for new messages
Direct Messages
Your DMs, with:- User avatar (colored circle with initials)
- User name
- Last message preview and timestamp
- Online status indicator (green dot)
Conversation Actions
Hover over any conversation in the list to see the action menu (three dots):Searching Conversations
Use the search bar at the top of the conversation list to filter by conversation name or participant name. Results update as you type.Conversation Details Panel
Click the info icon (ℹ️) in the chat header to open the details panel on the right:Members Tab
- Shows all conversation members with avatars, names, and email
- Admin badge for channel creators
- “(you)” label on your own entry
- Online status dots
Files Tab
- Lists all files shared in the conversation
- Click to download
Actions Menu
In the details panel header:- Mute notifications
- Leave channel (channels only)
- Delete conversation
Alex’s screenshot note: Take a screenshot of the Conversation Details panel showing the Members tab with 2-3 members listed, one with an admin badge.