Messaging

Messages

You can use Messages to communicate with your instructors and classmates.

1. Click the Messages icon.

The messaging drawer opens.

If a number appears on the Messages icon, you have a new message.

1. Click on the name of the message sender.

The messaging area opens.

1. Click in the Write a message or reply box.
2. Type your reply.
3. If you want, select an emoticon.
4. Click the Send icon (paper airplane).

The person receives a notification about your message.

They open their messaging drawer and reply.

You can send and receive messages this way.

Send a new message

1. Click the Messages icon.
2. Select Private to view your previous messages.

1. Type a name in the search field and press Enter.
2. If you have messaged the person before, you can also select their name from the list.
3. Click the person’s name to open the message.

1. Type your message.
2. Click the Send icon.

The messaging area appears and your message is sent.

Add a contact

1. In a message, open the Actions menu.
2. Select Add to contacts.
3. Click Add to confirm.

A message is sent to the person. When they approve your request, they appear in your Contacts list.