Mastering the compose box
When composing a message, OneHash Connect lets you view a different conversation from the one you are composing to. For example, you can start a new topic without changing your narrow, send a direct message about the topic you're viewing, or look up a related discussion.
In this context, the parts of the message view that are outside of the conversation you are composing to are faded for clarity.
Change where you are composing to
No matter where you start composing your message, it's easy to change where it will be sent.
• Compose to a stream
• Compose a DM
Open the compose box.
Select any stream from the dropdown in the top left of the compose box. You can start typing to filter streams.
Enter a topic name. Auto-complete will provide suggestions for previously used topics.
Go to conversation
OneHash Connect lets you narrow the message view to the conversation you're currently composing to.
Open the compose box.
If composing a stream message, click the Go to conversation () button in the compose box.
For both stream and direct messages, use Ctrl + . to go to the conversation you are composing to.
Toggle between Ctrl + Enter and Enter to send a message
By default, the Enter key adds a new line to your message, and Ctrl + Enter sends your message.
This is convenient for typing multi-line messages, which are more common in OneHash Connect than in most other chat products. However, you can also configure OneHash Connect so that the Enter key sends your message.
Shift + Enter always adds a new line, regardless of whether Enter to send is enabled.
Enable Enter to send
Open the compose box.
Click Ctrl + Enter to send in the bottom right corner of the compose box, just below the Send button.
Select Enter to send.
Enable Ctrl + Enter to send
Open the compose box.
Click Enter to send in the bottom right corner of the compose box, just below the Send button.
Select Ctrl + Enter to send.
Related articles
• Resize the compose box
• Message formatting
• Preview messages before sending
• Messaging tips and tricks
In this context, the parts of the message view that are outside of the conversation you are composing to are faded for clarity.
Change where you are composing to
No matter where you start composing your message, it's easy to change where it will be sent.
• Compose to a stream
• Compose a DM
Open the compose box.
Select any stream from the dropdown in the top left of the compose box. You can start typing to filter streams.
Enter a topic name. Auto-complete will provide suggestions for previously used topics.
Go to conversation
OneHash Connect lets you narrow the message view to the conversation you're currently composing to.
Open the compose box.
If composing a stream message, click the Go to conversation () button in the compose box.
For both stream and direct messages, use Ctrl + . to go to the conversation you are composing to.
Toggle between Ctrl + Enter and Enter to send a message
By default, the Enter key adds a new line to your message, and Ctrl + Enter sends your message.
This is convenient for typing multi-line messages, which are more common in OneHash Connect than in most other chat products. However, you can also configure OneHash Connect so that the Enter key sends your message.
Shift + Enter always adds a new line, regardless of whether Enter to send is enabled.
Enable Enter to send
Open the compose box.
Click Ctrl + Enter to send in the bottom right corner of the compose box, just below the Send button.
Select Enter to send.
Enable Ctrl + Enter to send
Open the compose box.
Click Enter to send in the bottom right corner of the compose box, just below the Send button.
Select Ctrl + Enter to send.
Related articles
• Resize the compose box
• Message formatting
• Preview messages before sending
• Messaging tips and tricks
Updated on: 30/10/2023
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