Reply Function (Threads)

Purpose: Keep track of conversations that branch off by replying to specific messages.

Step-by-step:

1. Find the specific message you want to reply to

2. Tap “Reply” on the message (or use the long press menu)

3. Write your reply

4. Your reply appears as a thread under the original message

5. The original message is quoted/linked to preserve context

Why it’s useful:

Scenario: Project channel with 50 messages on different topics

Without threads:

• Message #23: “When will the materials arrive?”

• Message #48: “Materials arrive Tuesday” ← But which materials?

With threads:

• Message #23: “When will the materials arrive?”

  • → Reply: “Materials arrive Tuesday” ← Clearly shows what is being referred to

Example uses:

• In a discussion on three different topics, you can reply to one topic without confusing the others

• Respond to a specific question from message #23 even if there are 50+ messages in the channel

• Maintain structure even when multiple conversations are happening in parallel