How to add a forward message feature to your chat
Forwarding a message is a quick and easy way share information. This guide shows you how to add a forward message feature to your TalkJS chat.
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Explore our guides on how to customize your TalkJS application and add new features
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How to add threads to your team chat with TalkJS
This guide uses the classic React SDK. If you're starting a new project, consider using TalkJS Chat UI
How to add tabs to your TalkJS inbox
This guide will show you how to add tabs to your inbox UI, which allow your users to easily switch between chats.
How to show only messages that @-mention a user
Mentions are a powerful feature of any chat. In high-volume chats, you may want to make messages with mentions yet easier to find. This guide shows you how to add a toggle button to your chat to filter messages that @-mention the current user.
How to show a system message only to a specific user
This guide details how you can send system messages to a conversation that only show up for a specific user.
How to create a poll in TalkJS
This guide shows you how to create a poll in TalkJS and embed it in your chats.
How to add a ‘Create new chat’-button in TalkJS
Tutorial on adding a custom 'Create new chat' action button to the TalkJS conversation list header, with a participant-selection modal and conversation creation.
How to add a hidden user to a TalkJS conversation
Tutorial on hiding a support agent from a TalkJS group chat's header and conversation list using a custom user attribute and theme edits.
How to add a typing indicator for an AI chatbot
Step-by-step guide to adding a real-time typing indicator for an AI chatbot in TalkJS to enhance user experience.
How to add a GIF picker to your TalkJS chat
Tutorial on adding a Giphy-powered GIF picker to TalkJS chat using a custom action button, themes, and a search overlay to send GIFs as messages.
How to add custom links to a user’s profile
Tutorial on making the chat header's username and avatar link to a user's profile page in TalkJS, using either direct links or action buttons for single-page apps.
How to change the title and image of a conversation
Tutorial on adding a custom 'Edit title or image' action to a TalkJS group chat, using a modal and the REST API to update the conversation.