Changes for page b. Chats and Messaging

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From 2.7 to 2.6 From 3.1 to 2.8

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on 2023/10/17 12:00

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--When starting Teamwire, the [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-messages.svg]] **Chats** tab is shown by default. It shows all chats you are involved in.
++Starting Teamwire, the **Chats** tab is shown by default. It shows all chats you are involved in.
--As you receive new messages, you will find a badge counter on the Chats tab showing the number of **unread chats**. The respective chat which received new messages will have a badge showing the number of **unread messages**. Inside the chat, new messages are visually indicated from already read content by a separator.
++As you receive new messages, you will find a badge counter on the Chats tab indicating the number of unread texts.
--{{id name="02-filter"/}}
++{{id name="02-inbox"/}}
  = Inbox =
--Your inbox provides four tabs which allow you to switch between the most important chat type criteria.
++When receiving new messages, the chat concerned is also provided with a badge on the number of unread texts. This badge will disappear after you have visited the chat. Inside the chat, new messages are visually indicated from already read content by a separator.
--* **All**
--The default tab which will show you read and unread, favourite and non-favourite, 1:1 and group chats or broadcasts alike. Archived chats are not shown.
--* **Favourites**
--This tab lists all your [[favourite chats>>doc:||anchor="chaction-favourite"]].
--
--* **Unread**
--This tab lists all chats with new messages and chats you have [[marked as unread>>doc:||anchor="chaction-unread"]].
--
--* **Archived**
--This tab lists all your [[archived chats>>doc:||anchor="02-archivechat"]].
--## ##
--
--## ##
--[[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@inbox-1.png||width="280px"]]
--## ##
--
  {{id name="02-search"/}}
--= Search =
++== Search ==
--Tap [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-search.svg]] in the upper-right corner of the screen to open a search bar. The search will look up for chat titles, contacts, lists and circles, bots, and message content. To leave the search, tap the arrow at the upper-left.
++Tap [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icon-magnifier.png||height="20"]] in the upper right corner of the screen to open a search bar. The search will look up for chat titles, contacts, circles and lists, and message content. To leave the search, tap the arrow at the upper left.
  {{id name="02-createnewchat"/}}
@@ -37,16 +37,12 @@
  = Create a chat =
--To create a new chat, use the button [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-chat-new.svg]] in the lower-right corner of the screen, where you can then choose from the following options.
++To create a new chat, use the button **New chat** in your inbox or tap the menu in the upper right corner of the screen. You can choose from the following options.
--
--* [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-user.svg||height="20"]] [[1:1 Chat>>doc:||anchor="02-onetoonechat"]]
--
--* [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-group.svg||height="22"]] [[Group Chat>>doc:||anchor="02-groupchat"]]
--
--* [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-broadcast.svg||height="21"]] [[Broadcast>>doc:||anchor="02-broadcastchat"]]
--
--* [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-federated.svg||height="20"]] [[Federated Chat>>doc:||anchor="02-federatedchat"]]
++* 1:1 Chat
++* Group Chat
++* Broadcast
++* Federated Chat
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  {{id name="02-onetoonechat"/}}
@@ -97,7 +97,7 @@
  The availability of chat participants is limited to contacts and circles that have been enabled for federated usage. Therefore, you cannot create a chat from your organisation's federated and non-federated contacts. In case an important user is not available in your contacts when creating a federated chat, please approach your Teamwire admin.
--Currently, it is not possible to add more chat members to the chat later.
++Currently it is currently not possible to add more chat members to the chat later.
  {{id name="02-federatedchat-content"/}}
@@ -122,36 +122,36 @@
  Select one or more users from your list of contacts by tapping the checkbox next to the user's name.
--Already selected contacts are indicated with an  [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons_box_selected.svg]]  and can be deselected by re-tapping.
++Already selected contacts are indicated with an [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icon-checked.png||height="20"]] and can be deselected by re-tapping.
--You can combine contacts, lists, circles, and bots as chat members. Above the list of contacts, you will see an overview of all selected recipients and also be able to remove them from there.
++You can combine contacts, lists, circles and bots as chat members. Above the list of contacts, you will see an overview of all selected recipients and also be able to remove them from there.
  Please note the **maximum of members** that can be added to a chat, which will be shown above the overview (Members X / 500) during the creation. The default maximum for a chat is 500 members, but it may have been adjusted by your Teamwire administrator.
++## ##
++[[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@EN__chats-create1.png||width="280"]]
++## ##
  Your contacts are split into four types and are listed per section.
--* [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-user.svg||height="20"]] [[Contacts>>doc:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.Contacts.WebHome||anchor="03-contacts"]]
--
--* [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-userlist.svg]] [[Lists>>doc:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.Contacts.WebHome||anchor="03-lists"]]
--
--* [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-circle.svg||height="21"]] [[Circles>>doc:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.Contacts.WebHome||anchor="03-circles"]]
--
--* [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-bot.svg||height="22"]] [[Bots>>doc:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.Contacts.WebHome||anchor="03-bots"]]
++* [[Contacts>>doc:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.Contacts.WebHome||anchor="03-contacts"]]
++* [[Lists>>doc:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.Contacts.WebHome||anchor="03-lists"]]
++* [[Circles>>doc:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.Contacts.WebHome||anchor="03-circles"]]
++* [[Bots>>doc:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.Contacts.WebHome||anchor="03-bots"]]
  ## ##
--Although all contacts are arranged in alphabetical order (by their last name), in a large organisation it can become challenging to find the right user quickly. Therefore, make use of the [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-search.svg]] search bar, to find your contacts, lists, circles and bots per section.
++Although all contacts are arranged in alphabetical order (by their last name), in a large organisation it can become challenging to find the right user quickly. Therefore, make use of the **search bar,** to find your contacts, lists, circles and bots per section. The search feature is located in the upper right corner via  [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icon-magnifier.png||height="20"]].
--## ##
--[[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@EN__chats-create1.png||width="280px"]] ## ## [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@EN__chats-create2.png||width="280px"]]
--## ##
  {{id name="02-definechattitle"/}}
--== Define title ==
++== Define chat title ==
  Set a title for your conversation. This title is not final and can be changed at any time via [[Chat Settings>>doc:||anchor="02-chatsettings"]]. **For group chats,** setting a title is mandatory.
++## ##
++[[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@EN__chats-create2.png||width="280"]]
++## ##
  {{id name="02-definefurthersettings"/}}
@@ -164,7 +164,7 @@
  This feature is meant for emergencies. An alert chat will always stay on top of its members inbox until its messages has been read. Beside alert chats, you can also create alert messages. More information about alert messages are available at the [[Attention messages>>doc:||anchor="02-attentionmessages"]] chapter.
  ## ##
--After defining all further settings, tap **Create** to enter the new chat automatically, and you will be able to compose your first message.
++After defining all further settings, tap [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icon-confirm.png||height="20"]] to enter the new chat automatically and you will be able to compose your first message.
  {{id name="02-voipcall"/}}
@@ -188,9 +188,9 @@
  Open an existing chat or [[create a new chat>>doc:||anchor="02-createnewchat"]] with your favoured participants.
--Start the call by tapping the respective button in the upper-right corner of the screen.
++Start the call by tapping the respective button in the upper right corner of the screen.
--Use  [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-call-voice.svg]]  to start a voice call and  [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-call-video.svg]]  to start a video call. You may enable your camera at any time during the voice call and turn it into a video call. You may disable your camera at any time of the video call, too.
++Use ## ##[[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icon-voipvoice11.png||height="20"]]## ## to start a voice call and ## ##[[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icon-voipvideo11.png||height="20"]]## ## to start a video call. You may enable your camera at any time during the voice call and turn it into a video call. You may disable your camera at any time of the video call, too.
  The other call participants will be notified, even if they are currently not actively using the Teamwire app.
@@ -197,10 +197,10 @@
  **The number of participants for group calls is limited** and given by your Teamwire server admin.
--If your group chat has more participants than the number of members allowed in a group call, the icons will change a bit into  [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-call-voice-plus.svg]]  for voice and  [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-call-video-plus.svg]]  for video calls. Before the call can begin, you will be shown the list of all chat members from which you have to select one or more users (up to the max. number of call members) for the call.
++If your group chat has more participants than the number of members allowed in a group call, the icons will change a bit into ## ##[[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icon-voipvoicegroup.png||height="20"]]## ## for voice and ## ##[[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icon-voipvideogroup.png||height="20"]]## ## for video calls. Before the call can begin, you will be shown the list of all chat members from which you have to select one or more users (up to the max. number of call members) for the call.
  ## ##
--[[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@chatview-1.png||width="280px"]] ## ## [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@videocall-1.png||width="280px"]]
++[[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@EN__chats-voip1.png||width="280"]] ## ## [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@EN__chats-voip2.png||width="280"]] ## ## [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@EN__chats-voip3.png||width="280"]]
  ## ##
  {{id name="02-voipcall-join"/}}
@@ -212,7 +212,7 @@
  Open the chat you were invited into to participate in the voice or video call. If the call is still ongoing, tap **Join** to access the call.
  ## ##
--[[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@chatview-2.png||width="280px"]]
++[[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@EN__chats-voip4.png||width="280"]]
  ## ##
  {{id name="02-voipcall-features"/}}
@@ -227,65 +227,55 @@
  * Screen sharing
  * Raise hand
  * Toggle between front and backside camera
++
  ## ##
  {{id name="02-emergencyalert"/}}
--= Emergency alert =
++= Emergency alert (SOS button) =
--This feature is meant for emergencies, allowing you to quickly create a new chat with a selected group of contacts, including an alert, a voice message (which you will record), and your current location.
++By using the emergency button, you can quickly create a new alert chat with **a predefined group of users.** When creating an alert, your location data (GPS) will be requested and a voice message will be recorded - both being shared with the chat members.
--The emergency alert won't ask for a chat title or additional settings. Alerts use a distinct notification sound in contrast to regular chat messages to captivate the attention of its recipients. Alerts stay on top of their inbox until they react to the message. In addition, alerts can bypass the silent mode of the other chat members, if they have granted the respective permission to Teamwire.
++An alert will use a special notification sound to be noticed by the chat members and becomes more prominent in their inboxes. More information are available at the [[Attention messages>>doc:||anchor="02-alertmessages"]] chapter.
  (% class="box infomessage" %)
  (((
--If the emergency alert is not available to you, the feature may have been disabled by your Teamwire administrator.
++If the SOS button is not available to you, the feature may have been disabled by your Teamwire administrator.
  )))
  ## ##
--[[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@emergency-1.png||width="280px"]]
++[[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@EN__chats-emergency.png||width="280"]]
  ## ##
--{{id name="02-emergencyalert-usage"/}}
++{{id name="02-emergencyalert-configure"/}}
--== Usage ==
++== Set up the SOS button ==
--(% class="box infomessage" %)
--(((
--This feature requires permission to use your location and microphone in order to work correctly.
--)))
++The group of chat members contacted via the SOS button can be defined at [[Profile > Message settings > SOS Group>>doc:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.Settings.WebHome||anchor="05-sosgroup"]]. If you do not define a recipient here, you will have to manually select a circle or list each time you use the button. If your device is managed by a mobile device management, your Teamwire admin may has already set an SOS group which you will not be able to change.
--Tap the  [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-emergency.svg]]  **Emergency **icon at the top of your inbox to open the screen.
--Select one of your circles or lists in the **Send to** section. If you have predefined a [[Default circle>>doc:||anchor="02-emergencyalert-configure"]], you can skip this step, or change the selected circle or list.
++{{id name="02-emergencyalert-usage"/}}
--You have two options for recording your voice message, which will be sent together with an alert and your current location.
++== Use the SOS button ==
--* Tap the  [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-emergency-record.svg||height="38px" width="38px"]] **Record button** once to start recording a voice message (of 30 seconds)  without keeping your device at hand. You will see a respective countdown.
--** After 30 seconds, the alert will be sent automatically, including your voice message and your location.
--** Cancel your recording during the countdown by tapping the record button again **(X)**.
++In your inbox, open the emergency menu by swiping your screen to the right.
--* Tap and hold the  [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-emergency-record.svg||height="38px" width="38px"]] **Record button** to record a voice message for as long as you want to.
--** Release the button to send the alert, including your voice message and your location.
--** Swipe up to cancel the recording and the process.
--## ##
++The SOS button will locate your current position via GPS (if Teamwire has been granted access to your location) and will request you to record a voice message (if Teamwire has been granted access to your microphone) to send both information to the chat.
--{{id name="02-emergencyalert-configure"/}}
++To record a voice message
--== Default circle ==
++* tap the button once to start a 30 seconds record timer or
++* tap and hold the button as long as you want to record your message.
++## ##
--Define a default group of contacts (in the form of a circle or list) to avoid selecting the recipients manually every time you use the emergency alert. Go to [[Account ~> App settings ~> Emergency alerts>>doc:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.Profile.WebHome||anchor="05-sosgroup"]] and select a circle or list from your directory.
++Afterwards, your location and voice message will be sent to a predefined group of users.
--Despite configuring a Default circle, you can still edit the **Send to** section, if you'd like to, before starting to record your message.
--If your device is managed by a mobile device management, your Teamwire administrator may have already set a Default Circle, which you will not be able to change.
--
--
  {{id name="02-pushtotalk"/}}
  = Push-to-Talk =
--This feature turns your Teamwire app into a walkie-talkie by sending voice messages directly to your Push-to-Talk chats and listening to the voice messages you receive.
++This feature turns your Teamwire app into a walkie talkie by sending voice messages directly to your Push-to-Talk chats and listening to the voice messages you receive.
  (% class="box infomessage" %)
  (((
@@ -294,67 +294,82 @@
  {{id name="02-pushtotalk-configure"/}}
--== Setup ==
++== Set up Push-to-Talk ==
--In you inbox, use the  [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-attach-voice.svg]] icon in the upper-right corner to open the Push-to-Talk selection menu. Enable the Push-to-Talk ability for all chats required.
++In you inbox, use the [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icon-ptt.png||height="20"]] icon in the upper right corner to open the Push-to-Talk selection menu. Enable the Push-to-Talk ability for all chats required.
--As soon as you have defined at least one Push-to-Talk chat, you can decide via [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-sound-on.svg]] whether new messages received in your active channel will be played via **speaker** or if they are **muted.**
++As soon as you have defined at least one Push-to-Talk chat, you can decide via [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icon-pttmute.png||height="20"]] whether new messages received in your active channel will be played via **speaker** or if they are **muted.**
--Use [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-dnd.svg]] to remove your current selection of chats.
++Use [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icon-pttdeselect.png||height="20"]] to remove your current selection of chats.
  ## ##
--[[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@EN__chats-ptt1.png||width="280px"]] ## ## [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@pushtt-1.png||width="280px"]] ## ## [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@pushtt-2.png||width="280px"]]
++[[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@EN__chats-ptt1.png||width="280"]]
  ## ##
  {{id name="02-pushtotalk-usage"/}}
--== Usage ==
++== Use Push-to-Talk ==
  Your Push-to-Talk chats are displayed at the bottom of the inbox. Simply swipe to switch between your Push-to-Talk chats.
  Tap and hold the button for as long as you want to record your message. As soon as you let go of the button, your message will be shared. The maximum duration of a voice message is 180 seconds.
++## ##
++[[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@EN__chats-ptt2.png||width="280"]] ## ## [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@EN__chats-ptt3.png||width="280"]]
++## ##
--{{id name="02-attachments"/}} {{id name="02-chatcontentsandactions"/}}
++{{id name="02-chatcontentsandactions"/}}
--= Attachments =
++= Chat content and actions =
--In addition to texts and emojis, you can send various attachments via Teamwire. If you want to attach a photo, appointment, or the like to your current conversation, choose one of the following options.
++{{id name="02-attachments"/}}
--[[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-camera.svg]] **Take photo**
++== Attachments and features ==
++
++In addition to texts and emojis, you can send various attachments via Teamwire. If you want to attach a photo, appointment or the like to your current conversation, choose one of the following options.
++
++## ##
++[[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@EN__chats-attachments.png||width="280"]]
++## ##
++
++[[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icon-camera.png||height="20"]] **Take photo**
++
  Grant access to your camera to take and send photos or videos. Video recording is limited to 180 seconds.
--[[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-attach-image.svg]] **Photos and images from gallery**
++[[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icon-gallery.png||height="20"]] **Photos and images from gallery**
++
  Grant access to your gallery to send photos and videos stored on your device.
--[[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-attach-voice.svg]] **Record voice message**
++[[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icon-microphone.png||height="20"]] **Record voice message**
++
  Grant access to your microphone to record and send a voice message. Voice recording is limited to 180 seconds.
--[[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-attach.svg]] **Further attachments and features**
++[[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icon-attachments.png||height="20"]] **Further attachments and features**
++
  You will be listed further options for sharing content.
--* [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-am-alert.svg]] **Alert,** ## ##[[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-am-announce.svg]] **Announcement** or ## ##[[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-am-note.svg]] **Note**
++* [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icon-alert.png||height="20"]] **Alert,** [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icon-annoucement.png||height="20"]] **Announcement** or [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icon-note.png||height="20"]] **Note**
  These are so-called attention messages. More information about attention messages are available [[here>>doc:||anchor="02-attentionmessages"]].
--* [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-attach-file.svg]] **File**
++* [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icon-file.png||height="20"]] **File**
  Select any further file type via your file manager to share them (e.g. PDF, text file, presentation etc.).
--* [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-attach-location.svg]] **Location**
++* [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icon-location.png||height="20"]] **Location**
  If Teamwire has been granted access to your location data and GPS is enabled, you can send your current position or a POI to the chat.
  You can also choose to share your live location with the chat members. More information about the live location feature are available [[here>>doc:||anchor="02-livelocation"]].
--* [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-attach-calendar.svg]] **Calendar**
++* [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icon-calendar.png||height="20"]] **Calendar**
  Grant access to your calendar to select appointments from your calendar app and attach them.
--* [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-attach-poll.svg]] **Poll**
++* [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icon-poll.png||height="20"]] **Poll**
  Create a poll (interactive attachment) and let your chat members vote to make decisions more quickly.
--* [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-dracoon.svg]] **Dracoon**
++* [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icon-dracoon.png||height="20"]] **Dracoon**
  This option is available if you have the [[Dracoon app>>https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/dracoon/id1382260906||rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"]] installed. Select **Dracoon** and log in to your Dracoon user account to grant access to Teamwire. When sharing a Dracoon file in a chat, instead of sending the media itself, a link to the Dracoon exchange server is automatically generated. The chat participants can click on the link to view and download the file.
  ## ##
@@ -363,28 +363,25 @@
  Your Teamwire admin is able to prohibit sending certain attachment types. If one or more options are not available to you, they may have been disabled by your Teamwire administrator.
  )))
--## ##
--[[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@chatview-3.png||width="280px"]] ## ## [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@chatview-4.png||width="280px"]]
--## ##
--
  {{id name="02-attentionmessages"/}} {{id name="02-alertmessages"/}}
--= Attention messages =
++== Attention messages ==
--Via [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-attach.svg]] next to the text input field, various attention message types are available in Teamwire.
++Via [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icon-attachments.png||height="20"]] next to the text input field, various attention message types are available in Teamwire.
  Chat members can respond to your status messages with a predefined selection of reactions without disrupting the flow of an active conversation. Reactions can also be sent by members of a broadcast chat.
  ## ##
--* [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-am-alert.svg]] **Alert**
--Label your message as an alert (text input turns red). Alerts cause a special ringtone and will create a different icon on the notification screen for its participants. A chat containing an alert message will be visually highlighted in its participants inbox, and will always stay on top until all new content has been read. The alert notification sound can be configured via [[Account ~> App settings ~> Notifications>>doc:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.Profile.WebHome||anchor="05-notificationsounds"]].
++* [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icon-alert.png||height="20"]] **Alert**
++Label your message as an alert (text input turns red). Alerts cause a special ringtone and will create a different icon on the notification screen for its participants. A chat containing an alert message will be visually highlighted in its participants inbox, and will always stay on top until all new content has been read.
++The alert notification sound can be configured via [[Profile > Message settings > Alert notification sound>>doc:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.Settings.WebHome||anchor="05-notificationsounds"]].
  (% class="mark" %)Do not mix things up! An alert message is a single message labelled as alert. If you want to create an alert chat quickly, see [[Emergency alert>>doc:||anchor="02-emergencyalert"]].
--* [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-am-announce.svg]] **Announcement**
--Label your message as an announcement (text input turns green). Chat members can react to your message via  [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-emojithumb.svg]]  with a range of reactions.
++* [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icon-annoucement.png||height="20"]] **Announcement**
++Label your message as an announcement (text input turns green). Chat members can react to your message via [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icon-emptyActivities.png||height="20"]] with a range of reactions.
--* [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-am-note.svg]] **Note**
--Label your message as an note (text input turns yellow). Chat members can react to your message via  [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-emojithumb.svg]]  with a range of reactions.
++* [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icon-note.png||height="20"]] **Note**
++Label your message as an note (text input turns yellow). Chat members can react to your message via [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icon-emptyActivities.png||height="20"]] with a range of reactions.
  ## ##
  All message types above can be removed before sending by tapping the respective option again. Your message will be sent as normal text then.
@@ -396,30 +396,30 @@
  {{id name="02-ownattentionmessages"/}}
--== Activity / Reactions ==
++=== Activity / Reactions ===
--You can view the **reactions** to one of your attention messages via the [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-report.svg]] **report.**
++You can view the **reactions** to one of your attention messages via the [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icon-report.png||height="20"]] **report.**
--You can find a chronological list of all reactions to your attention messages via the icon [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-notification.svg]] in the upper-right corner of the chat.
++You can find a chronological list of all reactions to your attention messages via the icon [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icon-bell.png||height="20"]] in the upper right corner of the chat.
  {{id name="02-livelocation"/}}
--= Live location =
++== Live location ==
  This feature allows other users to track your current location live on a map.
--To share your live location, tap [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-attach.svg]] next to the text input field, select [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-attach-location.svg]] **Location** and [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-livelocation.svg]] **Share your live location.**
++To share your live location, tap [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icon-attachments.png||height="20"]] next to the text input field, select [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icon-location.png||height="20"]] **Location** and **Share your live location.**
  Open the live map and check your current position by tapping on the map preview in the chat.
  ## ##
--[[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@livelocation-1.png||width="280px"]]
++[[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@EN__chats-livelocation1.png||width="280"]]
  ## ##
  {{id name="02-livelocation-duration"/}}
--== Sharing duration ==
++=== Sharing duration ===
  As you start the live location feature, you can select for how long you want to share it.
@@ -430,7 +430,7 @@
  {{id name="02-livelocation-stop"/}}
--== Stop sharing manually ==
++=== Stop sharing manually ===
  If you want to cancel sharing your live location before the selected duration, you can do so in the chat or map view by tapping **Stop sharing.**
@@ -437,7 +437,7 @@
  {{id name="02-livelocation-multiple"/}}
--== Multiple users sharing ==
++=== Multiple users sharing ===
  In one chat, multiple users can share their live location at the same time. Their locations will be shown in a single map.
@@ -446,23 +446,24 @@
  {{id name="02-livelocation-additional"/}}
--== Additional features ==
++=== Additional features ===
  The live map offers different tools and settings to view users and map material.
  * **Focus user**
--Tap on one of the users to focus on them. This way, the user will always remain in the center of the map view. You can also select the user from the list of all chat members currently sharing their location.
--
--* [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-near.svg]] **Center map**
++Tap on one of the users to focus on them. This way, the user will always remain in the center of the map view.
++You can also select the user from the list of all chat members currently sharing their location.
++
++* [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icon-locationcenter.png||height="18"]] **Center map**
  Tap on the symbol to center the view on your current location.
--
--* [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-regroup.svg]] **Regroup**
++
++* [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icon-locationregroup.png||height="18"]] **Regroup**
  When you tap on this symbol, Teamwire automatically zooms out until all currently shared locations fit on one map view. Users that are close to each other will be grouped together.
--
--* [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-draw.svg]] **Draw on map**
++
++* [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icon-locationdrawmap.png||height="18"]] **Draw on map**
  Tap on the symbol to [[draw an area on the map>>doc:||anchor="02-drawonmap"]].
--
--* [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-tune.svg]] **Map settings**
++
++* [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icon-locationsettings.png||height="20"]] **Map settings**
  Tap on the symbol to open the map settings.
  ## ##
  ** **Map type**
@@ -478,19 +478,20 @@
  {{id name="02-drawonmap"/}}
--= Draw on map =
++== Draw on map ==
  This feature allows you to manually draw areas on the maps of shared locations and label them.
  ## ##
--[[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@livelocation-2.png||width="280px"]] ## ## [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@livelocation-3.png||width="280px"]]
++[[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@EN__chats-livelocation2.png||width="280"]] ## ## [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@EN__chats-livelocation3.png||width="280"]]
  ## ##
++
  {{id name="02-drawonmap-draw"/}}
--== Draw area ==
++=== Draw area ===
--Before sharing your location or live location, tap [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-draw.svg]] in the upper-right corner of the map. Draw an area on the available map view with your finger. When you are finished, this area will be highlighted and a dialog box will open. There you have the possibility to define a label for the area (optional), e.g. "Festival area", "Search radius" or "Living street".
++Before sharing your location or live location, tap [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icon-locationdrawmap.png||height="18"]] in the upper right corner of the map. Draw an area on the available map view with your finger. When you are finished, this area will be highlighted and a dialog box will open. There you have the possibility to define a label for the area (optional), e.g. "Festival area", "Search radius" or "Living street".
  Tap **Redraw area** to draw the area anew.
@@ -500,14 +500,15 @@
  (% class="box infomessage" %)
  (((
--When sharing a [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-attach-location.svg]] **single location,** you will not be able to edit the drawn area at a later time.
++When sharing a **single location,** you will not be able to edit the drawn area at a later time.
--When sharing you [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-livelocation.svg]] **live location,** you will be able to add or edit an area later.
++When sharing you **live location,** you will be able to add or edit an area later.
  )))
++
  {{id name="02-drawonmap-remove"/}}
--== Remove area ==
++=== Remove area ===
  Tap on your area in the map view to open the dialog box and select **Remove area** to delete it.
@@ -520,9 +520,10 @@
  When sharing a single location, you will not be able to remove an area later.
  )))
++
  {{id name="02-drawonmap-label"/}}
--== Area labels ==
++=== Area labels ===
  After drawing an area, a dialog box will open and prompting you to add a label.
@@ -541,9 +541,10 @@
  When sharing a single location, you will not be able to edit / remove an area label later.
  )))
++
  {{id name="02-drawonmap-multiple"/}}
--== Multiple user areas ==
++=== Multiple user areas ===
  Since multiple live locations can be shared on one map at the same time, all the areas drawn by the chat participants and their labels will appear, too.
@@ -552,33 +552,35 @@
  You cannot edit / remove areas and labels of other chat participants.
  ## ##
--[[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@livelocation-4.png||width="280px"]]
++[[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@EN__chats-livelocation4.png||width="280"]]
  ## ##
--{{id name="meaction"/}}
++{{id name="02-readreceipts"/}}
--= Message actions =
++== Read receipts ==
--When you're in the chat view, you have different actions, which you can perform on your and other chat member's sent messages and attachments.
++The [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icon-readeye.png||height="15"]] read receipts of chat members are represented by their user avatars and can be found at the bottom of the conversation. Please note, that these read receipts **only apply to the latest message** of the chat and cannot be viewed for previous messages.
++If you are looking for a detailed view of the current read receipts, tap the line of user avatars to receive a complete list of members.
++(% class="box infomessage" %)
++(((
++Your Teamwire administrator may disable read receipts for all users.
++)))
++
  {{id name="02-replytomessage"/}}
--== Reply ==
++== Reply to message ==
--Tap and hold the respective message or attachment to open the actions menu.
++Tap and hold onto the respective message or attachment to open the context menu. Select **Reply** to add a quote of the original message when sending your answer. This is especially useful in conversations with a lot of users so you won't lose context.
--Select [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-reply.svg]] **Reply** to add a quote of the original message when sending your answer. This is especially useful in chats with numerous users and mixed conversations. Replies help you and others to remember the context of messages.
--
  {{id name="02-copymessage"/}}
--== Copy ==
++== Copy message ==
--Tap and hold the respective message to open the actions menu.
++Tap and hold onto the respective message to open the context menu. Select **Copy** to copy the entire message content to your clipboard. You can paste the text to another chat or an external app.
--Select  [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-copy.svg]] **Copy** to copy the message content to your clipboard. You can paste the text to another chat or an external app.
--
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  (((
  If you cannot copy a message, the feature may have been disabled by your Teamwire administrator.
@@ -586,351 +586,238 @@
  {{id name="02-forwardmessage"/}}
--== Forward ==
++== Forward message ==
--Tap and hold the respective message or attachment to open the actions menu.
++Tap and hold onto the respective message or attachment to open the context menu and select **Forward.** A list of all existing chats to which you can forward the content to will be displayed. If you want to forward to a user or circle that you don't have a chat with yet, tap **New chat** [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icon-newchat.png||height="20"]] in the bottom right corner of the screen and continue selecting your participants.
--Select  [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-forward.svg]] **Forward** to see a list of existing chats which you can forward the content to. If you want to forward a message to a user, list, or circle who you don't yet have a chat with, tap  [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-chat-new.svg]] **New chat** in the bottom-right corner of the screen and continue selecting your participants.
--
  {{id name="02-deletemessage"/}}
--== Delete ==
++== Delete message ==
--You can delete your own messages and attachments in Teamwire, even if they have already been read by others.
++You can delete your own messages and attachments in Teamwire, even if they have already been read. Tap and hold the respective message or attachment to open the context menu and select **Delete** to remove it.
--Tap and hold the respective message or attachment to open the actions menu.
--
--Select  [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-delete.svg]] **Delete** to remove it permanently.
--
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  (((
  If you cannot delete a message, the feature may have been disabled by your Teamwire administrator.
  )))
++{{id name="02-chatsettings"/}}
--{{id name="02-chatadministration"/}}
++= Chat settings =
--= Chat actions =
++Open a chat and tap its chat title at the top to open the chat settings. Among other things, here you can edit the title or add more users to the conversation.
--These are actions that can be performed on your existing chats.
++(% class="box infomessage" %)
++(((
++Only [[chat administrators>>doc:||anchor="02-chatadministrators"]] are authorised to make changes to chat settings.
++)))
++## ##
++[[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@EN__chats-chatset1.png||width="280"]]
++## ##
--* [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-unread.svg]] [[Mark chat as read / unread>>doc:||anchor="chaction-unread"]]
++{{id name="02-chatavatar"/}}
--* [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-pin.svg]] [[Pin chat>>doc:||anchor="chaction-pin"]]
++== Chat avatar ==
--* [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-favourite.svg]] [[Favourite chat>>doc:||anchor="chaction-favourite"]]
++Tap on the current chat avatar. You can choose an existing picture of your photos and images from your **Gallery** or take a photo with your **Camera.** The new avatar will be shown to all members of the conversation.
--* [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-mute.svg]] [[Mute chat>>doc:||anchor="02-mutechat"]]
++Tap the avatar again to **change** or **remove** the image.
--* [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-archive.svg]] [[Archive chat>>doc:||anchor="02-archivechat"]]
--* [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-leave.svg]] [[Leave chat>>doc:||anchor="02-leavechat"]]
++{{id name="02-chattitle"/}}
--* [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-lock.svg]] [[Close chat>>doc:||anchor="02-closechat"]]
++== Chat title ==
--* [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-email.svg]] [[Email chat history>>doc:||anchor="02-emailchathistory"]]
--## ##
++Tap on the text below the chat avatar to edit the chat title. Confirm your changes via Enter.
--{{id name="chaction-unread"/}}
++If you want to reset a chat title, remove the current text and confirm via Enter. The title will adopt the automatically generated name. But remember that defining a title is mandatory for group chats.
--== Mark as read / unread ==
--**Mark a chat as read**, if you don't want to read new messages intentionally. The other chat members will still receive your [[read receipt>>doc:||anchor="02-readreceipts"]].
++{{id name="02-chatmode"/}}
--You have multiple options to perform the  [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-read.svg]] **Mark as read** action on a chat.
++== Chat mode ==
--* In your inbox, swipe right on the chat you want to mark as read and select the action.
--* In your inbox, tap and hold down on the chat you want to mark as read to open the actions menu.
--## ##
++Teamwire supports two chat modes. Change the current mode by enabling or disabling the **Allow to send messages** feature.
--**Mark a chat as unread**, after you open it, either intentionally or accidentally. This can help you to remember you coming back to the conversation at a later point of time. This action will also show the chat in the [[**Unread** tab>>doc:||anchor="02-filter"]] in your inbox.
--
--You have multiple options to perform the  [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-unread.svg]] **Mark as unread** action on a chat.
--
--* In your inbox, swipe right on the chat you want to mark as unread and select the action.
--* In your inbox, tap and hold down on the chat you want to mark as unread to open the actions menu.
++* **Normal**
++//Allow to send messages// enabled
++By default, the chat settings suggest to create a conversation with the //Normal// chat mode enabled. This mode allows all members to compose and send messages / attachments to the chat.
++
++* **Broadcast**
++//Allow to send messages// disabled
++The //Broadcast// mode will only allow [[chat administrators>>doc:||anchor="02-chatadministrators"]] to compose and send messages / attachments to the chat. This mode is very useful for sharing announcements or briefings in your organisation.
  ## ##
--## ##
--[[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@inbox-2.png||width="280px"]]
--## ##
++{{id name="02-chatadministrators"/}}
--{{id name="chaction-pin"/}}
++== Chat administrators ==
--== Pin ==
++This section lists all administrators of the current chat.
--This is a personal setting and will only affect your own chats and inbox.
++Chat administrators are able to make changes in the chat settings, e.g. editing the chat title and chat mode, allowing users to mute the chat, or promote other members to become chat administrator.
++In a 1:1 chat, both members become chat administrator by default.
--Pinned chats stay on top of your inbox, even if other chats have newer messages.
++**In a group chat, the creator of the chat is automatically promoted to chat administrator.** This applies to all ways of group chats; whether the chat was created by selecting several individual users, by adding [[circles>>doc:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.Contacts.WebHome||anchor="03-circles"]] or [[lists>>doc:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.Contacts.WebHome||anchor="03-lists"]], or by a mix of all options mentioned.
--You have multiple options to  [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-pin.svg]] **Pin** a chat.
--* In your inbox, swipe right on the chat you want to pin and select the action.
--* In your inbox, tap and hold down on the chat you want to pin to open the actions menu.
--* Open the chat and go to its [[Chat settings>>doc:||anchor="02-chatsettings"]] to select the action.
--## ##
++{{id name="02-promotetoadmin"/}}
--In the same way, you can  [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-unpin.svg]] **Unpin** a chat again.
++=== Promote to chat admin ===
++In the chat settings, tap [[Members>>doc:||anchor="02-members"]] to see a complete list of the current chat's participants. If the chat was created via circle, tap on its name to view the list of members. Tap the user of concern and select **Make chat admin.**
++
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  (((
--A chat that receives an  [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-am-alert.svg]] **alert **will continue to move **atop of your pinned chats** until its messages have been read.
++The admin promotion cannot be revoked.
  )))
--{{id name="chaction-favourite"/}}
++{{id name="02-demoteadmin"/}}
--== Favourite ==
++=== Demote chat admin ===
--This is a personal setting and will only affect your own chats and inbox.
++The admin promotion cannot be revoked.
++You may use the following workaround: Remove the user from the current chat and add them again afterwards. Thus, the user is being removed from both the list of members and administrators, and will become a regular chat member after adding them again.
--Favourite chats are additionally shown in the [[**Favourites** tab>>doc:||anchor="02-filter"]] in your inbox. This feature helps you find your favourite conversations faster. Especially when forwarding messages or attachments, as your Favourites will be shown first in the list of available chats.
--You have multiple options to  [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-favourite.svg]] **Favourite** a chat.
++{{id name="02-members"/}}
--* In your inbox, swipe right on the chat you want to favourite and select the action.
--* In your inbox, tap and hold down on the chat you want to favourite to open the actions menu.
--* Open the chat and go to its [[Chat settings>>doc:||anchor="02-chatsettings"]] to select the action.
--## ##
++== Members ==
--In the same way, you can  [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-unfavourite.svg]] **Unfavourite** a chat again.
++This section lists all members of the current chat incl. chat administrators.
++If the chat was created by adding a circle, its name will be shown. The members of the circle can be viewed by tapping the circle name and selecting **View members.**
--{{id name="02-mutechat"/}}
--== Mute ==
++{{id name="02-addmoremembers"/}}
--This is a personal setting and will only affect your own chats and inbox.
++=== Add more members to chat ===
++Tap [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icon-attachments.png||height="20"]] above the list of chat members. You will be forwarded to your directory from which you can add further users and/or circles and lists. Confirm your selection by tapping **Done.**
--Muted chats will no longer notify you about new messages via sound, vibration or push notification. This applies only per muted chat. The app badge on your home screen will include muted chats when showing the number of unread conversations.
--You have multiple options to  [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-mute.svg]] **Mute** a chat.
++{{id name="02-removemembers"/}}
--* In your inbox, swipe left on the chat you want to mute and select the action.
--* In your inbox, tap and hold down on the chat you want to mute to open the actions menu.
--* Open the chat and go to its [[Chat settings>>doc:||anchor="02-chatsettings"]] to select the action.
--## ##
++=== Remove members ===
--In the same way, you can  [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-notification.svg]] **Unmute** a chat to receive its notifications again.
++To remove a user from the chat, tap their name in the list of chat members and select **Remove from chat.** You cannot remove individual users which have been added via circle. You have to remove the complete circle from the chat instead.
--(% class="box infomessage" %)
--(((
--If you cannot mute a chat, the feature may have been disabled by your Teamwire administrator or by a [[chat admin>>doc:||anchor="02-chatadministrators"]].
--)))
--## ##
--[[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@inbox-3.png||width="280px"]] ## ## [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@inbox-4.png||width="280px"]]
--## ##
++{{id name="02-mediaoverview"/}}
--{{id name="02-archivechat"/}}
++= Media overview =
--== Archive ==
++Below the chat settings you will find the **Media overview,** which allows you to look up for all attachments and attention messages that have been shared in the current chat. The media is filtered by its file type, but can also be viewed unfiltered via //All attachments.//
--This is a personal setting and will only affect your own chats and inbox.
++{{id name="02-chatadministration"/}}
--You can archive a chats if it's no longer active or when a topic-based discussion is completed. Archived chats are not displayed in your regular **All** tab and are moved to the [[**Archived** tab>>doc:||anchor="02-filter"]] in your inbox.
++= Chat administration =
--You have multiple options to  [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-archive.svg]] **Archive** a chat.
++Below the media overview you will find the chat administration.
--* In your inbox, swipe left on the chat you want to archive and select the action.
--* In your inbox, tap and hold down on the chat you want to archive to open the actions menu.
--* Open the chat and go to its [[Chat settings>>doc:||anchor="02-chatsettings"]] to select the action.
  ## ##
++[[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@EN__chats-chatset2.png||width="280"]]
++## ##
--In the same way, you can  [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-unarchive.svg]] **Unarchive** a chat from the Archived tab.
++{{id name="02-mutechat"/}}
++== Mute chat ==
--{{id name="02-leavechat"/}}
++This is a personal setting and will only affect your own user account.
--== Leave ==
++Mute a chat to stop receiving notifications. When muted, the notification sound, vibration and push notifications will not be triggered **for this chat.** The app icon on your home screen will keep showing the number of unread messages.
--You may leave a chat if you no longer want to be part of the conversation, or your participation is no longer required.
++There are two options to mute a chat
--You have multiple options to  [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-leave.svg]] **Leave** a chat.
--
--* In your inbox, swipe left on the chat you want to leave and select the action.
--* In your inbox, tap and hold down on the chat you want to leave to open the actions menu.
--* Open the chat and go to its [[Chat settings>>doc:||anchor="02-chatsettings"]] to select the action.
++* Open the respective chat and view its chat settings by tapping its avatar and title. The option **Mute** can be found below the media overview.
++* In your **inbox,** tap and hold the chat of concern to open the context menu and select **Mute.**
  ## ##
--To rejoin a chat, one of the [[chat admins>>doc:||anchor="02-chatadministrators"]] can add you again.
++You can re-enable notifications for a chat in the same way.
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--If you cannot leave a chat, the feature may have been disabled by your Teamwire administrator.
--
--Please note that you cannot leave chats in which you have been added as part of a [[Circle>>doc:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.Contacts.WebHome||anchor="03-circles"]].
++If you cannot mute a chat, the feature may have been disabled by your Teamwire administrator or by a chat admin.
  )))
--{{id name="02-closechat"/}}
++{{id name="02-archivechat"/}}
--== Close ==
++== Archive chat ==
--This is an administrative setting and will affect all members of the chat.
++This is a personal setting and will only affect your own user account.
++Archive a chat when the conversation is no longer active or when a topic-based discussion is completed. Archived chats are not displayed in your message inbox by default.
--Only [[chat administrators>>doc:||anchor="02-chatadministrators"]] can close a chat.
--Close a chat when the conversation is over and no longer needed. After a chat has been closed, the conversation can no longer be read by its members.
++There are two options to archive a chat
--You have multiple options to [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-lock.svg]] **Close** a chat.
--
--* In your inbox, swipe left on the chat you want to close and select the action.
--* In your inbox, tap and hold down on the chat you want to close to open the actions menu.
--* Open the chat and go to its [[Chat settings>>doc:||anchor="02-chatsettings"]] to select the action.
++* Open the respective chat and view its chat settings by tapping its avatar and title. The option **Archive** can be found below the media overview.
++* In your **inbox,** tap and hold the chat of concern to open the context menu and select **Archive.**
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--In the same way, you can [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-unlock.svg]] **Reopen** a chat.
++To display archived chats in your inbox, activate the option **Show archived chats** via the menu in the upper right corner of the inbox. While viewing your archived chats, you can **Unarchive** a conversation again as archiving was described above.
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--== Email chat history ==
++== Send chat history ==
--Open the [[Chat settings>>doc:||anchor="02-chatsettings"]] of the conversation you want to share. Select  [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-email.svg]] **Email Chat History** to transfer the conversation in plain text to your default mail app.
++Open the respective chat and view its chat settings by tapping its avatar and title. Select [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icon-send.png||height="20"]] **Send** to transfer the conversation in plain text to your default mail app. The action can be found below the media overview.
  Please note that attachments cannot be transferred to the mail.
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++If the "Send" option is not available to you, the feature may have been disabled by your Teamwire administrator.
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++{{id name="02-closechat"/}}
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++== Close chat ==
--= Chat settings =
++This is an administrative setting and will affect all members of the chat. Only chat administrators can close a chat.
--Open a chat and tap its chat title at the top to open the chat settings. Among other things, here you can edit the title or add more users to the conversation.
++Close a chat when the conversation is over and no longer needed.
++After it has been closed, the chat will show an according info message and the chat history can no longer be read by its members.
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++There are two options to close a chat
++* Open the respective chat and view its chat settings by tapping its avatar and title. The option **Close chat** can be found below the media overview.
++* In your **inbox,** tap and hold the chat of concern to open the context menu and select **Close.**
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--{{id name="02-chatavatar"/}}
++You can **reopen** the chat in the same way if you are the chat administrator.
--== Avatar ==
--
--Tap on the current chat avatar. You can choose an existing picture of your photos and images from your  [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-attach-image.svg]] **Gallery** or take a photo with your  [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-camera.svg]] **Camera.** The new avatar will be shown to all members of the conversation.
--
--Tap the avatar again to **change** or **remove** the image.
--
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--
--== Title ==
--
--Tap on the text below the chat avatar to edit the chat title. Confirm your changes via Enter.
--
--If you want to reset a chat title, remove the current text and confirm via Enter. The title will adopt the automatically generated name. But remember that defining a title is mandatory for group chats.
--
--
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--
--== Mode ==
--
--Teamwire supports two chat modes. Change the current mode by enabling or disabling the **Allow to send messages** feature.
--
--* **Normal**
--//Allow to send messages// enabled
--By default, the chat settings suggest to create a conversation with the //Normal// chat mode enabled. This mode allows all members to compose and send messages / attachments to the chat.
--
--* **Broadcast**
--//Allow to send messages// disabled
--The //Broadcast// mode will only allow [[chat administrators>>doc:||anchor="02-chatadministrators"]] to compose and send messages / attachments to the chat. This mode is very useful for sharing announcements or briefings in your organisation.
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--{{id name="02-chatadministrators"/}}
--
--== Administrators ==
--
--This section lists all  [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-admin.svg]]  administrators of the current chat.
--
--Chat administrators are able to make changes in the chat settings, e.g. editing the chat title and chat mode, allowing users to mute the chat, or promote other members to become chat administrator.
--
--In a 1:1 chat, both members become chat administrator by default.
--
--**In a group chat, the creator of the chat is automatically promoted to chat administrator.** This applies to all ways of group chats; whether the chat was created by selecting several individual users, by adding [[circles>>doc:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.Contacts.WebHome||anchor="03-circles"]] or [[lists>>doc:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.Contacts.WebHome||anchor="03-lists"]], or by a mix of all options mentioned.
--
--
--{{id name="02-promotetoadmin"/}}
--
--=== Promote to chat admin ===
--
--In the chat settings, tap  [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-group.svg]] [[Members>>doc:||anchor="02-members"]] to see a complete list of the current chat's participants. If the chat was created via circle, tap on its name to view the list of members. Tap the user of concern and select **Make chat admin.**
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--The admin promotion cannot be revoked.
++If the "Close" option is not available to you, the feature may have been disabled by your Teamwire administrator.
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--{{id name="02-demoteadmin"/}}
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++[[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@EN__chats-closed1.png||width="280"]] ## ## [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@EN__chats-closed2.png||width="280"]]
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--=== Demote chat admin ===
++{{id name="02-leavechat"/}}
--The admin promotion cannot be revoked.
++== Leave chat ==
--You may use the following workaround: Remove the user from the current chat and add them again afterwards. Thus, the user is being removed from both the list of members and administrators, and will become a regular chat member after adding them again.
++Leave a chat when you no longer want to be part of the conversation or your participation is no longer needed.
++There are two options to leave a chat
--{{id name="02-members"/}}
++* Open the respective chat and view its chat settings by tapping its avatar and title. The option **Leave** can be found below the media overview.
++* In your **inbox,** tap and hold the chat of concern to open the context menu and select **Leave.**
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--== Members ==
--
--This section lists all  [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-group.svg]] members of the current chat incl. chat administrators.
--
--If the chat was created by adding a circle, its name will be shown. The members of the circle can be viewed by tapping the circle name and selecting **View members.**
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--{{id name="02-addmoremembers"/}}
--
--=== Add members ===
--
--Tap the uppermost option  [[image:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.WebHome@icons-adduser.svg]] **Add a Colleague to this Chat** above the list of chat members. You will be forwarded to your directory from which you can add further users and/or circles and lists. Confirm your selection by tapping **Done.**
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--{{id name="02-removemembers"/}}
--
--=== Remove members ===
--
--To remove a user from the chat, tap their name in the list of chat members and select **Remove from chat**. You cannot remove individual users which have been added via circle. You have to remove the complete circle from the chat instead.
--
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--{{id name="02-readreceipts"/}}
--
--= Read receipts =
--
--The read receipts of chat members are represented by their user avatars and can be found at the bottom of the conversation. Please note, that these read receipts **only apply to the latest message** of the chat and cannot be viewed for previous messages.
--
--If you are looking for a detailed view of the current read receipts, tap the line of user avatars to receive a complete list of members.
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--Your Teamwire administrator may disable read receipts for all users.
++If the "Leave" option is not available to you, the feature may have been disabled by your Teamwire administrator.
++
++Please note that you cannot leave chats in which you have been added as part of a [[circle>>doc:Public.Applications.Android.User-Manual.Contacts.WebHome||anchor="03-circles"]].
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--{{id name="02-mediaoverview"/}}
--
--= Media overview =
--
--Below the chat settings you will find the **Media overview**, which allows you to look up for all attachments and attention messages that have been shared in the current chat. The media is filtered by its file type.
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