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Use the message composer to write, format, and send messages in direct messages or group chats.

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Send a text message

  1. Open a conversation.
  2. Type your message in the input box.
  3. Press Enter or click Send.
To add a line break without sending the message, press Shift + Enter. image.png

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Format a message

Click Aa in the message composer to open the rich text toolbar. You can use formatting options such as Body, Bold, Text Color, Italic, Strikethrough, Bulleted List, Numbered List, Link, and Clear Formatting. Use rich text when you want to send a structured update, a list of action items, or a message that needs emphasis. image.png

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Send files or documents

  1. Open a conversation.
  2. Click the upload icon in the message composer.
  3. Select Upload File, Upload Folder, Send Files in DingTalk Drive, or Send DingTalk Docs.
  4. Complete the selection.
Use this menu when you need to send a local file, a folder, a file from DingTalk Drive, or a DingTalk Doc. image.png

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Send silently or lock sending

  1. Type your message.
  2. Click the dropdown arrow next to Send.
  3. Select Set silent or Lock Send.
Use Set silent when the message should be delivered without interrupting others. Use Lock Send when you need to send with additional protection. image.png

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Use composer shortcuts

Click + in the message composer to open shortcuts. The menu includes:
  • Contacts
  • Code snippet
  • DingTalk documentation
  • New Event
  • Video Conference
  • Mail
Use these shortcuts when you want to create related work directly from the conversation. image.png