Easy Chat Room - User Guide - Message Actions

Every message in a conversation has its own set of actions — react, reply, forward, edit, delete, and report. This guide explains each one, plus how to search a conversation.

Showing a message's actions

Hover over a message with your mouse (or tap and hold it on a phone) to reveal its action buttons.

Reacting to a message

1. Show the message's actions.
2. Choose the reaction option. A row of reaction icons appears.
3. Click the reaction you want — for example Like or Love. The available reactions are set by your administrator.

To see who reacted, click the reaction count shown under the message. A list opens showing each person and the reaction they gave. You can change or remove your own reaction at any time by reacting again.

Replying to a message

1. Show the message's actions and choose Reply.
2. The message you are replying to appears just above the message box.
3. Type your reply and send it. Your message is posted with a quote of the original, so everyone can see the context.

To cancel a reply before sending, click the close (x) on the quoted message.

Forwarding a message

1. Show the message's actions and choose Forward.
2. The forward window opens with a list of people and rooms.
3. Use the search box to find a recipient, then select them.
4. Click the forward button to send the message on.

Editing your own message

1. Show the actions on a message you sent.
2. Choose Edit.
3. Change the text and confirm. The message is updated for everyone.

Deleting your own message

1. Show the actions on a message you sent.
2. Choose Delete.
3. Confirm. The message is removed from the conversation.

Mentioning someone

To get a specific person's attention in a busy room, type @ followed by their username while writing your message. They receive a notification that links straight to your message.

Reporting a message

If a message breaks your site's rules, you can report it to the moderators.

1. Show the message's actions and choose Report.
2. In the report window, choose a reason from the list.
3. Add any additional details that will help the moderators.
4. Click Submit Report.

Searching within a conversation

1. Open the conversation you want to search.
2. Click the search button in the right panel (or in the conversation's top bar).
3. Type your search words and start the search.
4. Matching messages are listed — click a result to jump to it in the conversation.