Inbox
In Zulip, a conversation is a direct message thread (one-on-one or with a group), or a topic in a channel.
Inbox provides an overview of your conversations with unread messages. Conversations are shown in the same order as in the left sidebar in the web app, and you can collapse any channels you are not currently interested in.
Inbox is a convenient home view if you regularly clear all unread messages in your subscribed channels.
Use your inbox
Section titled “Use your inbox”- Click on Inbox (or if the views section is collapsed) in the left sidebar, or use the Shift + I keyboard shortcut.
- Click on a conversation you’re interested in to view it. You can return to your inbox when done (e.g., by using the back button in your browser or desktop app) to select the next conversation.
- Tap the Inbox () tab in the bottom left corner of the app.
- Tap on a conversation you’re interested in to view it. You can return to your inbox when done (e.g., by using the back button) to select the next conversation.
Filter conversations
Section titled “Filter conversations”Filter by topic status
Section titled “Filter by topic status”In the web app, you can control whether the Inbox includes all topics, just unmuted topics, or only topics you follow.
- Click on Inbox (or if the views section is collapsed) in the left sidebar, or use the Shift + I keyboard shortcut.
- Select All topics, Standard view, or Followed topics from the dropdown in the upper left of the inbox view.
Filter by keyword
Section titled “Filter by keyword”- Click on Inbox (or if the views section is collapsed) in the left sidebar, or use the Shift + I keyboard shortcut.
- Use the Filter box at the top to find a conversation. You can filter by channel, topic, or direct message participants.