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Overview
Quickly send a message to one or more people directly, without creating a space first on the Webex app.
Users can send messages and communicate to other internal users or outside contacts, as long as they are also utilizing the Webex app.
Learn more about messaging within the Webex desktop app:
Sending Messages
Advanced Messaging
Reading and Responding to Messages
Organizing Messages
Sending Messages
To a New Contact
Click the + button next to the Messaging section, then select Send a message to start a new conversation.
Start a Conversation
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To an Existing Contact
Send a message
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Advanced Messaging
Format messages
Add emojis
Share files, photos, videos, or GIFs
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Reading and Responding to Messages
When you receive a new message, you will be notified right away. You can choose to respond immediately, or peek at the message and respond later.
Responding to messages
Follow conversations more easily with threads
Quote someone's message
Forward messages
Peeking at Messages
You can peek at messages sent to you without marking them as read or sending a read receipt.
Peek Into a Space
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Organizing Messages
Filter your messages
Search messages
Flag messages
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