# HG changeset patch # User Goffi # Date 1746484853 -7200 # Node ID d7c8a986f4fb3393abdbc63b8551a82a10f8a2cc # Parent 3a60bf3762ef211a61b99d1c9bcb61612867017d doc (chat): chat documentation first draft: Include documentation for thread/reply. fix 457 diff -r 3a60bf3762ef -r d7c8a986f4fb doc/index.rst --- a/doc/index.rst Tue May 06 00:40:07 2025 +0200 +++ b/doc/index.rst Tue May 06 00:40:53 2025 +0200 @@ -22,6 +22,7 @@ :caption: Contents: installation.rst + user/chat.rst user/calls.rst web_framework/quick_start.rst web_framework/css_framework.rst diff -r 3a60bf3762ef -r d7c8a986f4fb doc/user/chat.rst --- /dev/null Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 1970 +0000 +++ b/doc/user/chat.rst Tue May 06 00:40:53 2025 +0200 @@ -0,0 +1,36 @@ +================= +Instant Messaging +================= + +You can find the instant messaging feature on the **Chat** tab. Libervia's chat +functionality supports a wide range of use cases, from professional collaboration to +personal communication. + +Accessing the Chat Feature +-------------------------- + +1. Navigate to the main menu. +2. Select the **Chat** option. + +Panels +------ + +There are three main panels for managing chats (not all may be visible simultaneously): + +- **Left panel**: Displays current group chats and direct conversations. You can also + start a new chat from this panel. +- **Main panel**: Shows the active conversation. +- **Right panel**: Provides information about the current discussion, such as participants + in a chat room. + +Threads and Replies +------------------- + +In a message, you'll see a **"Reply"** button represented by a left-pointing arrow. Click +it to reply to a specific message. This action creates a thread, which functions as a +focused discussion within the main conversation or a series of replies on the same topic. + +When a thread exists, a chat bubble icon with three dots will appear in the message +header, next to the timestamp. Hovering over this icon highlights all messages in the +thread. Clicking it opens a **thread panel** containing all messages from that thread. +Messages written in this panel will be posted as replies to the thread.