Search and Filter Conversations
The Messages section allows you to quickly locate conversations and manage your message list efficiently.
You can:
- Search conversations by name or participant
- Filter by unread messages
- Filter by conversation type
- Access recent discussions
Search Conversations
Section titled “Search Conversations”To search for a conversation:
- Go to Messages.
- Use the search field at the top of the conversation list.
- Enter a name, group title, or participant.
Search may return:
- Direct Message (DM) conversations
- Group Message conversations
- Recently active discussions
Results update automatically as you type.
Filter Conversations
Section titled “Filter Conversations”You may filter conversations by:
- All Conversations
- Unread
- Direct Messages
- Group Messages
Filters help you focus on specific types of discussions.
Unread Conversations
Section titled “Unread Conversations”Unread conversations:
- Appear with a badge indicator
- Move to the top when new messages arrive
Opening the conversation automatically marks it as read.
Sorting Conversations
Section titled “Sorting Conversations”Conversations are automatically sorted by:
- Most recent activity (default)
- Latest message timestamp
Manual sorting is not supported.
Searching Within a Conversation
Section titled “Searching Within a Conversation”To search for specific messages inside a conversation:
- Open the conversation.
- Use the search feature inside the message panel (if supported).
See:
→ Find Messages in a Conversation
Permissions and Visibility
Section titled “Permissions and Visibility”Your visible conversations depend on:
- Whether you are a participant
- Friend relationship (for DMs)
- School membership (if context-based)
- Role permissions
You cannot search or access conversations you are not part of.
Best Practices
Section titled “Best Practices”- Use the Unread filter to prioritize responses.
- Keep group names clear for easier searching.
- Review recent conversations regularly.
- Avoid creating duplicate group conversations.
Common Issues
Section titled “Common Issues”I cannot find a conversation
Section titled “I cannot find a conversation”- Make sure you are a participant.
- Confirm the correct name or participant.
- Check if you are using the correct filter.
My search results are incomplete
Section titled “My search results are incomplete”Search only returns conversations you are allowed to access.
Conversations appear in the wrong order
Section titled “Conversations appear in the wrong order”Conversations are automatically sorted by most recent activity.