> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.tightknit.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Message Shortcuts

> Learn to use [Message Shortcuts](https://slack.com/help/articles/360057554553-Use-shortcuts-to-take-actions-in-Slack) in Slack.

## How to Access Shortcuts in Slack

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Message Menu">
    **Desktop**: Hover over the message, and click the three dots icon `⋮`.

    <Frame caption="Hovering over a message to reveal the shortcuts menu">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/tightknit/Alib_AyeoUZhTrY3/assets/slack-administration/shortcuts-and-commands/message-shortcuts/message-shortcuts-hover.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Alib_AyeoUZhTrY3&q=85&s=78fde735b91920e239e32fadf363e41f" alt="Hovering over a message to reveal the shortcuts menu" width="1760" height="417" data-path="assets/slack-administration/shortcuts-and-commands/message-shortcuts/message-shortcuts-hover.png" />
    </Frame>

    **Mobile**: Tap and hold the message
  </Step>

  <Step title="Find Tightknit Shortcuts">
    The app shortcuts will be at the bottom of the menu. Find the options that have the Tightknit name and logo.

    <Frame caption="Tightknit shortcuts in the message menu">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/tightknit/Alib_AyeoUZhTrY3/assets/slack-administration/shortcuts-and-commands/message-shortcuts/message-shortcuts.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Alib_AyeoUZhTrY3&q=85&s=4287ee44847ddad18426b31a85c839b3" alt="Tightknit shortcuts in the message menu" width="1700" height="1040" data-path="assets/slack-administration/shortcuts-and-commands/message-shortcuts/message-shortcuts.png" />
    </Frame>

    If you don't see any Tightknit options, click `More message shortcuts...` and then search for "Tightknit" or the [name of the shortcut](#tightknit-shortcuts).

    <Frame caption="Searching for Tightknit shortcuts">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/tightknit/Alib_AyeoUZhTrY3/assets/slack-administration/shortcuts-and-commands/message-shortcuts/message-shortcuts-search.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Alib_AyeoUZhTrY3&q=85&s=f504ae8075e384ab9319ce57cd7cab42" alt="Searching for Tightknit shortcuts" width="2004" height="1522" data-path="assets/slack-administration/shortcuts-and-commands/message-shortcuts/message-shortcuts-search.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Info>You cannot use shortcuts on ephemeral messages.</Info>

## Tightknit Shortcuts

| **Name**                                   | **Description**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               | **Where can I use it?**                                                                                                                         | **Who can use it?**                                                                                           |
| :----------------------------------------- | :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | :---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Post to site                               | Syncs a message to the Tightknit community site.<br /><br />When used on a **top-level message**, syncs the entire thread including the post, any comments, file attachments, emojis, etc.<br /><br />When used on a **reply**, syncs that comment to the site (if the parent post is already published).<br /><br />Has no effect on already synced content. | Slack message (Post or Reply)                                                                                                                   | Admin                                                                                                         |
| [Manage Content](#manage-content-shortcut) | Multi-purpose [menu](#manage-content-shortcut) for managing Tightknit content associated with the Slack message.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              | Slack message                                                                                                                                   | *Dependent on the content*                                                                                    |
| Reply Anonymously                          | Sends an anonymous reply to a thread.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         | Any Slack message in a channel with [anonymous messages enabled](/member-engagement/anonymous-posting#enabling-channels-for-anonymous-messages) | All users                                                                                                     |
| Admin Experimental                         | Launches a menu of actions for an admin user to run a localized test. These actions are often a chance for admins to test out new Tightknit features in private, such as using AI to find related discussions. The results will only be visible to you.                                                                                                       | Any Slack message in a channel with Tightknit                                                                                                   | Admin, the Event creator, or an Event host with the [permission](/community/permission-sets) to manage events |

### Manage Content Shortcut

The `Manage Shortcut` menu is a context-dependent menu that provides different actions based on the type of content associated with the Slack message.

<Frame caption="The Manage Content shortcut menu">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/tightknit/Y2ZDpWvcjAo7oWlo/assets/slack-administration/shortcuts-and-commands/message-shortcuts/manage-content-shortcut.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Y2ZDpWvcjAo7oWlo&q=85&s=83b9e773baf26dedf34778b1ba7823fc" alt="The Manage Content shortcut menu" width="1624" height="886" data-path="assets/slack-administration/shortcuts-and-commands/message-shortcuts/manage-content-shortcut.png" />
</Frame>

| **Content Type**             | **Actions**                                                                                                                                                                                                            | **Who can use it?**                 |
| :--------------------------- | :--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :---------------------------------- |
| Post                         | • Sync thread to the site<br />• Remove thread from site<br />• Edit post title and slug <Warning>Modifying the slug will change the URL for the post and break any existing links or bookmarks to the page.</Warning> | Admin, or the author of the post    |
| Comment                      | • Sync thread to the site<br />• Publish comment to site<br />• Remove comment from site<br />• Remove thread from site<br />• Edit post title and slug                                                                | Admin, or the author of the comment |
| Event (announcement message) | • Opens the [Edit Event](/events/manage-events) modal                                                                                                                                                                  | Admin, or owner of the event        |
| Poll                         | • Edit the poll<br />• Close the poll<br />• Delete the poll<br />                                                                                                                                                     | Admin, or owner of the poll         |


## Related topics

- [Create a Post or Comment](/slack/posts-and-comments/create-post-or-comment.md)
- [Known Issues](/support/known-issues.md)
- [Delete a Post or Comment](/slack/posts-and-comments/delete-post-or-comment.md)
- [Edit a Post or Comment](/slack/posts-and-comments/edit-post-or-comment.md)
- [Anonymous Posting](/member-engagement/anonymous-posting.md)