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Chats and the chat list

Your Chats tab is the list of conversations. Open a row to read and send messages.

What you'll need​

  • At least one contact or group.
  • An open Glitr session on this device.

Open the chat list​

  1. Tap Chats in the bottom (or side) navigation.
  2. Tap a conversation to open the thread.
Chats list on mobile
The chats list shows recent threads and unread badges.
  1. On the Chats list, open the search field (magnifying glass or search bar at the top).
  2. Type a name or a word from a recent message.
  3. Tap a result to open that thread.

Filter unread and groups​

  1. On the Chats list, look for filter chips or the filter control near the top.
  2. Choose Unread to show only conversations with new messages.
  3. Choose Groups to show group chats only.
  4. Clear the filter to see everyone again.

Reply to a message​

  1. Open a chat thread.
  2. Long-press (or open the message menu on) the message you want to answer.
  3. Tap Reply.
  4. Type your answer and send.

Emoji and reactions​

  1. Open a chat thread.
  2. Tap the emoji control next to the composer (or long-press a message for reactions, if available).
  3. Pick an emoji. It appears in the thread.

Shared files in a chat​

  1. Open a chat thread.
  2. Open the thread menu (⋯) and choose Files, or open the Files tab for that chat.
  3. Browse attachments shared in this conversation.
  4. To keep a copy in Drive, use Save to Drive when offered — see Drive.

Chat settings​

Settings → Chats is reserved for upcoming chat preferences (for example default notification behaviour per chat).

Today you can still:

The panel may show a short “coming soon” note until those preferences ship.

What you should see​

  • Unread chats show a badge on the list.
  • Search narrows the list as you type.
  • Replies quote the original message in the thread.

If something goes wrong​

Next steps​