Workly gives you a full set of message actions to stay organised and productive in conversations. Hover over any message to see the action menu, or right-click for more options.
Reply to messages
Click the Reply icon on any message to start a threaded reply. Replies keep conversations organised by grouping related messages together. The original message is shown as context above your reply.
Edit messages
Made a typo? Click the Edit option on your own messages to correct them. Edited messages show an “edited” indicator so others know the message was modified.
Delete messages
Delete your own messages by clicking the Delete option. Deleted messages are removed from the conversation for all participants.
Pin messages
Pin important messages so they’re easy to find later. Click the Pin icon on any message to pin it to the channel. Pinned messages can be accessed from the channel’s pinned messages list.
Forward messages
Forward any message (including images and files) to another channel or direct message:
- Click the Forward icon on the message
- Select the destination channel or person
- Optionally add a comment
- Click Forward
The forwarded message includes attribution showing who originally sent it.
Emoji reactions
React to messages with emojis to quickly acknowledge, agree, or respond without typing a full reply:
- Hover over a message
- Click the emoji reaction icon
- Pick an emoji from the picker
Multiple people can react with the same emoji — the reaction count increases. Click an existing reaction to add yours.
Create task from message
Turn any chat message into a task without leaving the conversation:
- Click the Create Task option on a message
- The message content is pre-filled as the task description
- Set the project, assignee, priority, and due date
- Click Create
This is perfect for capturing action items that come up during discussions.
Copy message
Click Copy to copy the message text to your clipboard for pasting elsewhere.
Report AI content
If a message was generated by Workly AI, you can report it if the content is incorrect or inappropriate. Click the Report option to flag the message for review.
Frequently asked questions
How do I pin a message in Workly?
Hover over the message, click the Pin icon, and the message will be pinned to the channel. Access all pinned messages from the channel’s pinned messages list.
Can I create a task from a chat message?
Yes, click the Create Task option on any message. The message content is pre-filled as the task description, and you can set the project, assignee, priority, and due date before creating it.
How do I forward a message to another channel?
Click the Forward icon on any message, select the destination channel or person, optionally add a comment, and click Forward. This works for text messages, images, and files.
