Channels Basics

Write messages

Write messages using the text input box at the bottom of Mattermost. Press ENTER to send a message. Use SHIFT+ENTER to create a new line without sending a message.

You can use ENTER to insert new lines, and CTRL+ENTER to send messages instead. Select the to go to Settings, then select Advanced > Send messages on CTRL+ENTER.

Reply to messages

Reply to messages by selecting the icon next to the message text.

Notify teammates

Let teammates know when they’re needed by typing @username.

Link to channels

Create a link to a Public Channel in a message by typing ~ followed by the channel name (e.g. ~roadmap). From Mattermost v6.2, channel members also see Private Channel names returned.

Format your messages

Format your messages using Markdown that supports text styling, headings, links, emojis, code blocks, block quotes, tables, lists, and in-line images.

You can use either _ or * for italics and bold text.

Formatting markdown controls the look and feel of text messages.

See our Formatting Text documentation for more details and examples.

React to messages

React to messages quickly by selecting the icon inside the Mattermost message input box to open the Emoji Picker.

Or, react to messages by typing “:” followed by two characters, which will open an emoji autocomplete. If the existing emojis don’t cover what you want to express, you can also create your own Custom Emoji.