Using Rich Messaging Features

The Bearish OS Messaging Center offers robust rich messaging features that enhance the communication experience by allowing users to express themselves clearly and efficiently. These features include the ability to format text, insert emojis, share files, and more. Here’s a breakdown of how to use the rich messaging features:

1. Text Formatting Options

Bearish OS allows users to format their text to improve message clarity or highlight important information:

• Bold: To make text bold, wrap it in asterisks (e.g., *This is bold text*).
• Italic: To italicize text, wrap it in underscores (e.g., _This is italic text_).
• Underline: To underline text, use the appropriate formatting toolbar or shortcut available in the message editor.
• Strike-through: To cross out text, use tilde characters (e.g., ~This is strikethrough~).
• Bullet Points and Numbering: Use bullet points or numbered lists to organize information clearly. These options are accessible via the formatting toolbar in the message editor.

2. Inserting Emojis

Enhance your messages with emojis to convey emotions or add personality:

• To add an emoji, click on the emoji icon in the message editor.
• Select from the wide range of available emojis, or type a colon (:) followed by the name of the emoji (e.g., :smile:) to quickly find and insert it.

3. Rich Links

Bearish OS Messaging Center supports rich link previews, so you can share URLs with a preview that displays relevant information:

• When you paste a URL in the message box, Bearish OS will automatically generate a preview of the content, including title, description, and thumbnail.
• You can disable rich previews if needed by clicking the remove preview button before sending the message.

4. File Sharing

Easily share files, images, and documents within your conversations:

• To share a file, click on the attachment icon in the message box.
• Select a file from your device or cloud storage and upload it directly into the chat.
• The shared file will be displayed in the conversation, and others can click to download or view it.

5. Mentions and Tags

You can direct messages to specific users or tag certain messages for future reference:

• @Mentions: Type @username to mention someone in a conversation. They will receive a notification, and the message will be highlighted for them.
• Message Tags: Use Bearish OS’s tagging system to label messages with tags like @priority, @reminder, or @task to categorize and organize communication efficiently.

6. Message Reactions

Instead of replying to a message, you can quickly react to it using emojis:

• Hover over a message and click the reaction icon.
• Choose an emoji from the list to react instantly to the message, which will display below the message for everyone to see.

7. Editing and Deleting Messages

Bearish OS supports message editing and deletion for flexibility and control:

• Edit Message: If you make a mistake or want to change something after sending a message, click the edit icon next to the message. The message will remain in the chat, but it will display an "edited" label.
• Delete Message: To remove a message, click the delete icon. Deleted messages will no longer be visible in the conversation.

8. Scheduling Messages

Bearish OS allows users to schedule messages to be sent at a later time:

• In the message box, type your message and click the schedule icon.
• Choose the date and time for the message to be sent, and Bearish OS will automatically deliver the message at the scheduled time.

9. Pinning Important Messages

Keep important messages easily accessible by pinning them:

• To pin a message, hover over it and click the pin icon.
• Pinned messages will be available in a dedicated section of the chat or channel for easy reference.

With these rich messaging features, the Bearish OS Messaging Center ensures that communication is not only effective but also engaging and efficient. Users have access to all the tools needed to enhance their conversations, collaborate effectively, and manage important messages.