How to Send A Message

Messaging in 7shifts provides a two-way communication tool for staying connected with your managers and coworkers. You can send a quick note, share important updates, create custom group chats, and even message specific groups by location, department, or role.

With 7shifts Messaging, you can:

• View and participate in chats for any Location, Department, or Role group that you're assigned to.
• Start individual conversations or create custom group chats.
• Use Roster Talk to message coworkers by their scheduled shifts.

Send A Message

To access messaging chats, use the tabs to change your viewing preferences through the mobile or web app:

Send Emojis, GIFs, and Attachments

Effectively convey your message by starting a conversation and choosing from a range of actions:

Mobile Web

How to send an emoji, GIF, or an attachment

To send an emoji, click on the emoji icon , use the emojis that are available as a built-in feature with your device.

To send a GIF, click on the icon and use the search bar to type in a keyword related to the GIF you would like to send. Select Send to add it to your chat:




To send an attachment, click on the + plus icon, and you will have the option to: pick an image/video from your device, attach a file, or take a photo with your camera. Once you have selected your attachment, click the orange paperplane button to send it.



 

How to send Reactions 

To add a reaction, long press on a message, and select an icon from the preset menu:



If someone has added a reaction, you can tap on it to add the same one for yourself:



Or, you can add a different reaction, by clicking on the emoji icon (that reveals itself once a reaction has been added to the message) and selecting a new one from the preset menu:



To see who has reacted to a message, long press on the message and select 'Reactions' from the dropdown menu. Or, click on the emoji icon on the message, and select 'Reactions':



This will reveal the user(s) who has reacted and the emoji they selected:



To remove a reaction, click on your reaction and it will disappear. Or, long press on the message and click on the reaction again to remove it.

 

How to send an emoji, GIF, or an attachment

To send an emoji, click on the emoji icon and make a selection:


To send a GIF, click on the icon and use the search bar to type in a keyword related to the GIF you would like to send. Select Send  to add it to your chat:




To send an attachment, click on the paperclip icon, and you will have the option to choose a file from you device. Once you have selected your attachment, click the send icon .

 

How to send Reactions 

To add a reaction, hover over a message > click the reaction icon add > and select an icon from the preset menu:



If someone has added a reaction, you can tap on it to add the same one yourself:



Or, you can add a different reaction, by clicking on the emoji icon (that reveals once a reaction has been added to the message) and selecting a new one from the preset menu:



To see who has reacted to a message, long press on the message and select 'Reactions' from the dropdown menu. Or, click on the emoji icon and select 'Reactions'.



This will reveal a list of users who have reacted and the emojis they selected:


To remove a reaction, click on your reaction and it will disappear. Or, long press on the message and click on the reaction again to remove it.

 

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