Community Member Messaging

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Direct Messages

Collaborate with community members using direct messaging. Messages allows you to send a message to another member of the community through the platform. 

Direct Messages

Select 'Community' from the left hand navigation. 

Access direct messaging through the 'Messages' icon in the top right hand corner. Within messages you will be able to view, answer, and create direct messages. 

• View all of the direct messaging threads with the most recent appearing at the top. Select a thread to expand and see all messages within the messaging thread. 

• Create a new direct message by selecting the edit icon at the top of the messages.
  • Type the name of the community member you are sending the message. A drop down will automatically populate with names after you have entered at least three characters. 
  • Once you have selected the member you wish to message, a text box will appear to create the message. 
  • Use the formatting options to craft the message, add files, links, and multimedia attachments. 

When a message has been sent to you an orange dot will appear on messaging icon to indicate a new message has been received. 

To 'Mark as unread' or 'Delete message thread' use the three dots on the right hand side of the message thread. 

Who can I message? 

You can message anyone in IB Exchange! 

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