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The conversation messages view lists all the messages and activity in a specific one-on-one or group conversation.
Writing Messages / Replies
See creating conversations.​
Sharing
Posts
To share a post with a new or existing conversation:
When viewing the details of a post, use the Send to… option under the Share 
 button in the title bar.​
Right-click a post, then select Share > Send to… from the contextual menu.​
Use the Post > Share > Send to… menu bar item when selecting a post via keyboard navigation or viewing the details of a post.
Profiles
To share a profile with a new or existing conversation:
When viewing the profile of a user, use the Send to… option under the Share 
 button in the title bar.​
When viewing the Profile of a user, use the User > Share > Send to… menu bar item.
Locations
To share a location with a new or existing conversation:
When viewing the location's feed, use the Send to… option under the Share 
 button in the title bar.​
When viewing the location's feed, use the Location > Share > Send to… menu bar item.
Hashtags
To share a hashtag with a new or existing conversation:
When viewing the hashtag's feed, use the Send to… option under the Share 
 button in the title bar.​
When viewing the hashtag's feed, use the Hashtag > Share > Send to… menu bar item.
Photos / Videos
It is possible to share photos and videos privately in a one-on-one or group conversation. These shared items are only visible to members of the conversation and are not posted to your Profile.
To share a photo / video:
In an existing conversation, click the Upload 
 button in the compose area. You can select from an existing photo or video, or use your web-cam to take a photo.
When selecting a photo or video file, the usual photo and video upload specifications apply.
Downloading Shared Photos / Videos
To download a photo or video shared in a conversation:
Right-click the photo or video, then select Download [Photo|Video]… from the contextual menu.​
When selecting a message using keyboard navigation, use the Message > Download [Photo|Video]… menu bar item.
You will be asked to choose a download location.
Liking / Unliking Messages
To like an individual message sent in a conversation:
Right-click the message, then select [Like|Unlike] Message from the contextual menu.​
When selecting a message using keyboard navigation, use the Message > [Like|Unlike] Message menu bar item.
Viewing Message Timestamps
To view the time a message was sent:
Click the message.
Select a message using keyboard navigation.​
The time will appear beside the message.
Translating Messages
To translate a text message sent in a conversation:
Right-click the message, then select Translate… from the contextual menu.​
When selecting a message using keyboard navigation, use the Message > Translate… Menu Bar item.
The translation option will only appear if the message contains text. The translation will use your current language setting.
Unsending Messages
To unsend a message you sent in a conversation:
Right-click the message, then select Unsend Message… from the contextual menu.​
When selecting a message using keyboard navigation, use the Message > Unsend Message… menu bar item.
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Writing Messages / Replies
Downloading Shared Photos / Videos
Liking / Unliking Messages
Viewing Message Timestamps
Translating Messages
Unsending Messages