> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Conversations

> Creating and managing channels and direct messages.

## Types of Conversations

| Type               | Icon        | Description                                                                       |
| ------------------ | ----------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Channel**        | #           | Group conversations visible to all members. Great for teams, projects, or topics. |
| **Direct Message** | User avatar | Private 1-on-1 conversations between two people.                                  |

## Creating a New Conversation

<Steps>
  <Step title="Click the + button">
    In the conversation list header, click the **+** (new conversation) button.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose type">
    Select either **Direct Message** or **Channel** from the tabs.
  </Step>

  <Step title="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.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create">
    Click **Start Chat** (DM) or **Create Channel** (channel).
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  **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.
</Note>

## 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):

| Action     | Description                                         |
| ---------- | --------------------------------------------------- |
| **Mute**   | Silence notifications for this conversation         |
| **Pin**    | Pin the conversation to the top of the list         |
| **Delete** | Remove the conversation (channels: for admins only) |

## 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**

<Note>
  **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.
</Note>