Message Features

5day.io offers multiple features to enhance message functionality and improve communication in discussions:

@Mention

Mentions allow you to tag other users in your message, notifying them directly about the message. This is useful for drawing attention to specific people or bringing them into a conversation.

@mention User

1. In the message text input box, type the @ symbol.
2. Start typing the name of the person you want to mention.
3. A list of people will appear, allowing you to select the correct user by clicking on their name.
4. Once the person is tagged, they will receive a notification that includes a link to the message, allowing them to directly access the conversation.

Quick Note Users tagged in message will also be able to reply directly from the notification.

Tag Task

Tagging of task/subtask allow a quick access from a message and also shows the reference.

#Task/Subtask

1. In the message text input box, type the # symbol.
2. Start typing the ID/title of task/subtask.
3. A list of tasks/subtasks will appear as per your searched criteria.
4. Select the task/subtask.

Attach File

The Attach File feature allows you to add files to your message. This can include documents, images, spreadsheets, or any other type of file relevant to the message.

Attach a File

1. Click on the Attachment icon (usually represented by a paperclip).
2. Choose one of the following upload methods:

• Upload from Computer: Select a file from your local system to upload.
• Upload via Google Drive: Select a file from your Google Drive to upload.
• Upload via OneDrive: Select a file from your OneDrive to upload.

4. After the file is uploaded, it will appear as an attachment under your message.

Rich Text Editor

The Rich Text Editor in 5day.io provides a powerful and flexible way for users to create well-formatted, professional content across the platform.

Whether you are writing a task description, adding a discussion message, or updating a document, the Rich Text Editor offers an extensive range of formatting tools to enhance your writing experience.

Users can easily apply text formatting (such as bold, italics, underline), insert lists, quotes, and code blocks, and add advanced elements like links, videos, and emojis.

Additionally, options like text direction, font size adjustment, background highlights, and cleaning formatting help maintain a clean and structured layout.

The editor supports both basic and advanced editing needs, making collaboration and communication within 5day.io more effective and visually organized.

Access Rich Text Editor

1. Whenever you are editing a text field (like Task Description or Discussion), the Rich Text Editor toolbar will be available on top.
2. To access advanced features, click on the dropdown (...) to open the Rich Text Menu.
3. Hover over each option to view a tooltip describing its functionality.

List of Features

Below are the features available in the Rich Text Editor:

Feature	Description
Bold	Make your selected text bold for emphasis.
Italic	Italicize your text to highlight or differentiate content.
Underline	Underline important parts of your text.
Strikethrough	Strike through text to show completed or obsolete items.
Bullet List	Create a bulleted list for better organization of points.
Number List	Create a numbered list for sequential information.
Blockquote	Add a quotation block to highlight key quotes or references.
Code Block	Insert a block specifically for code snippets or technical content.
Subscript	Add subscript text for chemical formulas or technical data (e.g., H₂O).
Superscript	Add superscript text for footnotes or mathematical notations (e.g., x²).
Indent	Indent text to the right to structure the document better.
Outdent	Remove an indent to adjust the text back towards the left.
Text Direction	Change the direction of text, useful for right-to-left languages.
Font Size	Adjust the font size (increase or decrease) of your text.
Header	Insert header styles (H1, H2, H3, etc.) to structure the content into sections.
Link	Insert a hyperlink to direct users to an external or internal page.
Video	Embed a video by adding a video link.
Color	Change the text color to emphasize specific words or sections.
Background	Highlight text by changing its background color.
Clean	Remove any formatting applied to selected text and return it to default style.
Undo	Revert your last action or change made in the editor.
Redo	Reapply an action that was undone.

Other References

To access Discussion View, refer Discussion View

To add a message, refer Add Message

To edit a message, refer Edit Message