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title: "Messaging Options"
slug: "messaging-options"
description: "Learn about message actions in Rocket Chat. Manage secure communications and collaboration more effectively."
updated: 2026-09-17T14:34:47Z
published: 2026-09-17T14:34:47Z
canonical: "docs.rocket.chat/messaging-options"
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.rocket.chat/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Messaging Options

Message actions let you interact with and manage messages in a room. These actions are available from the message actions menu.

**To open the message actions menu:**

**Web/Desktop**

Hover over a message and click the kebab menu **(⋮).**

**Mobile**

Long-press the message.

## Message actions

| Action | What it does | How to use it | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Quote** | Quotes a message in the composer so you can respond to it. | Click **Quote** (quotation icon ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/6ae79a05-7252-45d0-96e8-8f375e07b1b2/Images/Documentation/quote.avif)) | Keeps context in busy conversations. |
| **Reply in Thread** | Starts a threaded conversation under the original message. | Select **Reply in Thread**. | Creates a new [thread](/v1/docs/threads) linked to the message. |
| **Reply in Direct Message** | Sends a quoted reply privately to the sender. | Select **Reply in Direct Message**. | Visible only in the DM. |
| **Edit** | Modifies your previously sent message. | Select **Edit**, or press **Up Arrow** in the message box to edit your last message. | Editing others’ messages requires [permission](/v1/docs/permissions). Edited messages display a pencil icon to indicate that they have been modified. Adding an @mention while editing does not notify the mentioned user. See [Mention users](https://docs.rocket.chat/v1/docs/messages#mention-users). |
| **Delete** | Permanently removes a message. | Select **Delete**. | May be restricted by workspace permissions. |
| **Star** | Marks a message for easy access later. | Select **Star**. | Stars are [room](/v1/docs/rooms)-specific. |
| **Remove Star** | Removes a message from your starred list. | Select **Remove Star**. | — |
| **Pin** | Pins a message to the room for all members to see. | Select **Pin Message**. | Pinning may require moderator or owner [role](/v1/docs/permissions). |
| **Remove Pin** | Unpins a message from the room. | Select **Remove Pin**. | — |
| **React** | Adds an emoji reaction to a message. | Click the **emoji icon**, or select one of the quick reactions. | Click your emoji again to remove it. |
| **Copy Link** | Copies a direct URL to the message. | Select **Copy Link**. | Useful for sharing message references. |
| **Copy Text** | Copies the message content to your clipboard. | Select **Copy Text**. | Copies text only (not attachments). |
| **Forward / Share** | Shares a message with another channel, thread, or user. | Click the **Share icon**. | Available in version 6.2 and later. |
| **Report** | Reports an offensive message. | Select **Report**. | Moderators review reports in the [**Moderation**](/v1/docs/moderation) tab. |

> [!NOTE]
> **Drafts in sidebar was removed as a preview option in Rocket.Chat 8.8.0. The draft indicator is now on for everyone. See the** [**Feature Preview**](/v1/docs/feature-preview#drafts-in-the-sidebar-side-panel-and-threads) **article for more details.**

## Viewing starred messages

To view starred messages:

1. Open the room.
2. Click the kebab menu **(⋮)** in the room header.
3. Select **Starred Messages**.

Starred messages are specific to each room.

## Messaging permissions

Some message actions depend on workspace roles and permissions.

By default:

- **Admins, moderators, and room owners** can edit or delete other users’ messages.
- Only users with appropriate permissions can pin messages.
- Moderators and admins can review reports in the **Moderation** tab.

Workspace administrators can modify these permissions in [Message Settings](/v1/docs/message).