Chat & Messaging
Minimised chat windows and multitasking
Last Updated: February 25, 2026Use minimised chat windows in Workly to multitask. Keep conversations open in floating windows while working on projects and tasks.
Rich text formatting in chat messages
Last Updated: February 25, 2026Format chat messages in Workly with bold, italic, code blocks, links, and more. Make your messages clear and readable with rich text formatting.
Searching messages in chat
Last Updated: February 25, 2026Search for messages in Workly chat. Find specific messages, files, and conversations across all your direct messages and group chats.
Using chat, channels, and direct messages
Last Updated: February 25, 2026Communicate with your team using Workly's built-in chat. Create channels for topics, send direct messages, share files, and search across all conversations.
Creating and sharing text snippets
Last Updated: February 25, 2026Create text snippets in Workly chat. Share formatted text, code, and notes as downloadable files with proper titles and file types.
Managing channels and group conversations
Last Updated: February 25, 2026Create and manage channels in Workly. Set visibility, add or remove members, and organise team conversations by topic or project.
Sending messages, files, and reactions
Last Updated: February 25, 2026Send messages, share files, react with emoji, pin important updates, and use threaded replies in Workly's built-in team chat.
Browsing shared files in chat
Last Updated: February 25, 2026Browse all shared files in a Workly chat conversation. View images, documents, and media from any channel or direct message in one place.
Creating tasks from chat messages
Last Updated: February 25, 2026Create tasks from chat messages in Workly. Convert any message into a project task with one click to turn conversations into action items.
Sharing code snippets in chat
Last Updated: February 25, 2026Share code snippets in Workly chat with proper formatting and file type support. Keep code readable and organised in conversations.
Sharing files and attachments
Last Updated: February 25, 2026Share files in Workly from your computer or Google Drive. Attach files to tasks, share via public links, and enjoy unlimited file uploads.
Annotating images before sending
Last Updated: February 25, 2026Annotate images in Workly before sending. Draw, add text, crop, and mark up screenshots directly in the image editor.
Editing and deleting messages
Last Updated: February 25, 2026Edit and delete messages in Workly chat. Correct typos, update information, or remove messages you no longer need in any conversation.
Link previews and message formatting
Last Updated: February 25, 2026Share links with rich previews and format your messages with Markdown in Workly chat. Bold, italic, code blocks, lists, and more.
Forwarding messages and files in chat
Last Updated: February 25, 2026Forward messages and files in Workly chat. Share any message, image, or file to other channels and direct message conversations.
Using @mentions in chat and tasks
Last Updated: February 25, 2026Use @mentions in Workly to notify team members in chat and task comments. Get the right person's attention instantly.
Message actions — pin, reply, edit, forward, and react
Last Updated: February 25, 2026Use message actions in Workly to pin, reply, edit, forward, react with emojis, and create tasks directly from chat messages.
Recording your screen in Workly
Last Updated: February 25, 2026Record your screen directly in Workly and share recordings in chat or attach to tasks. No external screen recording tools needed.
Sending voice messages
Last Updated: February 25, 2026Send voice messages in Workly channels and direct messages. Record audio messages for quick, hands-free communication with your team.
Reacting to messages with emojis
Last Updated: February 25, 2026React to messages with emojis in Workly chat. Acknowledge messages quickly with emoji reactions without typing a full reply.
Pinning important messages
Last Updated: February 25, 2026Pin important messages in Workly chat to keep them easily accessible. Pin decisions, links, and key information at the top of any conversation.
Direct messages and group conversations
Last Updated: February 25, 2026Start direct messages and group conversations in Workly. Chat privately or create group conversations for team discussions.
Replying to messages in threads
Last Updated: February 25, 2026Reply to specific messages in Workly chat with threaded replies. Keep conversations organised by responding directly to any message.
Uploading files from Google Drive
Last Updated: February 25, 2026Upload files from Google Drive directly in Workly. Share Google Drive documents, spreadsheets, and files in chat and task attachments.