Collaborating in a Group Chat

Use a group chat when you need to talk to a group of people and share files within a group. 

Create a Group Chat:

Use a group chat when you need to talk to a small group of people.  Start one the same way you start a one-on-one chat:

• Select New chat at the top of the app
• Select the Down Arrow to the far right of the To field
• Type a name for the chat in the Group name field
• Type the names of the people you'd like to add in the To field

 

Send a Message in a Group Chat: 

Once you've created your group, compose your message in the box and select Send.  This starts the chat.

Get Someone's Attention in a Group Chat: 

To call a team member's attention, type @ and type in a team member's name or select Everyone to notify everyone in the chat. The person or all members will receive an @mention notice

Add files to share in your chat:

Use the paperclip icon to add important files or websites.  These can be retrieved later by going to the Files tab at the top of the meeting window. 

*you can also drag and drop files into the message box to upload them

Find Shared Files in your Chat:

At the top of your chat window click on the tab labeled Files. 

Resuming your Group Chat:

Your Group Chats are saved in your recent conversations list with your one-on-one conversations. The profile image will be a collage of the members' profile pictures. Click on the Group Chat to reopen the chat.

 

Turn a Chat into a Video or Audio Call or Share your Screen:

If you meet virtually, you can kick off the meeting right from the Group Chat. In the group chat, look in the upper right corner for the Call button to start a video or voice call, and More Options to start screen share.

Edit Group Name:

At any time you can edit the name of your Group Chat by clicking on the pencil by the group name, type in the new name, then click Save.

Edit member of the Group Chat:

At any time you can add additional people to a Group Chat or leave any group chats you're a part of. Click on View or Add Participants , and either click the X next to a member's name to remove them or Add People to add new members.