How do I format messages in the text composer?
You can format your messages according to your needs in Zoho Cliq. Use the text composer to create a formatted message:
- Type your text.
- Select the text you want to format.
- Apply the following formatting options available in the pop-up:
- Bold
- Italics
- Strike
- Quote
- Underline
- Hyperlink
- For more formatting options, select the formatting icon in the bottom-right corner.
Here, you'll see all your formatting options available. Additionally, you will find the blockquote and markdowns option.
Note: The keyboard shortcuts of each markdown will also be displayed for users to execute.You can also quote message in the conversation by clicking on a word or selecting a line. This will display a quote message icon. Click on the icon to insert the selected text as a block quote, making it a reference to your message.
To view the markdowns:
- In the composer, click on M↓ icon in the top-right corner of the formatting option.
- A pop-up with a list of markdowns will be available.
To format messages in:
- Bold: To bold a section of the text, enclose with the asterisk (*).
Example : *Hello Jacob. How are you?*
- Headings: For H1 precede the text with a # followed by a space, for H3 precede the text with ### followed by a space.
Example : # Hello Jacob. How are you?
Example : ### Hello Jacob. How are you?
Note:
- You can have a maximum of six headings, and you must put a space between the hashtag and header text.
- The number of hashtags in the text depends on which heading you want the text to be.
- Italics: To italicize a section of the text, enclose with the underscore (_).
Example : _Hello Jacob. How are you?_
- Strike: To strike a section of the text, enclose with the tilde symbol (~).
Example : ~Hello Jacob. How are you?!~
- Underline: To underline a section of the text, enclose with two underscores (__).
Example : __Hello Jacob. How are you?!__
- Quote: To quote a section of the text, enclose with the backtick.
Example : `Hello Jacob. How are you?`
- Blockquote: To blockquote a section of the text, use exclamatory (!) before the word/sentence.
Example: !Hello Jacob. How are you?
- Hyperlink: To insert a link into display text, enclose the display text with the square bracket[ ] and the link with parentheses( ).
Example: Hello Jacob. Read this article [How to increase sales](enter url here)
- Code Snippet: This creates a box that displays text inside, enclose the text with 3 backticks (```).
Example: ```Hello Jacob. How are you?```
- Horizontal Line: To insert a horizontal line between lines of text, use three hyphens (---)
Tip: You can also press your Enter key twice to insert a horizontal line. In addition to text formatting, the Zoho Cliq's text composer offers several other features for users:
- Attach files
- Voice messages
- Video messages
- Screen record
- Writing assistant
- Commands
- Bot menu actions (available only in extension bots)
- Schedule messages
- Chat summary
Mobile (iOS and Android)
You can format your messages on your iOS and Android devices by doing the following:
iOS
- Select the text you want to format. Tap on the Format option.
- Select a formatting option from the list displayed.
- The formatted text will appear in the composer before sending.
Android
- Select the text you want to format. Click on the More icon.
- Select a formatting option from the list displayed.
- The formatted text will appear in the composer before sending.
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