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Depending on the group's configuration, you may encounter an About tab, Feed tab, Forum tab, Files tab, and Members tab. These tabs can appear in any order, and the group's landing page can be any of them, depending on how the group admins have set it up.
The About tab
The About tab for our community group provides a comprehensive overview, offering key insights into the group's purpose, values, and mission. This section can serve as a central hub for essential information, including a brief introduction to the group, background information, primary objectives, and the benefits of being a part of the community. Users can explore details about the group on this tab, such as how many members are in the group and its privacy level.
Only admins can make changes to or update the About tab.
The Feed tab
The Feed tab in a community group is a dynamic space where real-time interactions and updates unfold. It functions as a live stream of discussions, posts, and shared content, providing a pulse of the community's ongoing activities. All members can actively engage with the latest conversations, event highlights, and important announcements. This vibrant hub fosters community by encouraging members to share insights, ask questions, and celebrate achievements. The Feed page is designed to keep everyone connected, informed, and involved, making it a central hub for the dynamic exchange of ideas within the group.
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After composing the post, select POST to publish it. Your formatted content, including media and links, will be immediately visible to fellow members.
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Viewing Post Threads in Modal
View post threads, comments, and replies by selecting the comment bubble icon and Interact by liking, commenting, and responding in real-time.
Commenting or replying to posts and using the menu options
You can engage in conversations by commenting or replying to posts.
Access menu options on your posts and comments by selecting the More menu, allowing you to edit or delete your content as needed.
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Members can edit their posts within the feed. Select the Edit button to open the post in an edit/update view.
The edit view allows you to modify text, add/remove images or files, and update the post as needed.
Mention others in posts, comments, and replies.
Foster interactions and discussions by @/mentioning others in posts, comments, and replies.
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Replies and comments in Feeds do not currently support rich text editing, adding images or files.
Tagging Community Members in Posts
Foster interactions and discussions by @/mentioning others in posts, comments, and replies.
Viewing Post Threads in Modal
View post threads, comments, and replies within a modal window. Interact by liking, responding, and reporting comments within the modal.
The modal's layout is responsive and adapts to various screen sizes for a seamless user experience.
Section 1: Accessing Community Features
1.1. Accessing Community Sections
Describe how regular users can access community sections and forums from the main website or app.
locating and joining Groups
1.2. User Profiles
Explain how to access and manage user profiles, including customization and privacy settings.
Section 2: Posting and Interacting
2.1. Creating New Posts
Provide step-by-step instructions on how to create new posts in forums or feeds.
2.2. Interacting with Posts
Explain how users can like, comment on, and share posts made by others.
2.3. Forum Navigation
Describe the process of navigating and participating in forum discussions.
Section 3: Understanding Moderation
3.1. User Guidelines
Educate users about community guidelines and rules to ensure responsible posting.
3.2. Dealing with Moderation
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The forum tab
The Forum tab provides a more structured and organized space for in-depth discussions and focused conversations. It serves as a virtual forum where all members can exchange valuable insights. You can navigate through different threads dedicated to a particular subject or theme, providing a cohesive and accessible platform for meaningful dialogue.
Create Forum topics
Depending on the group settings you may be able to create your own unique forum topics.
Select + New Topic at the top right-hand side of the page to initiate a new forum topic.
Give your topic a Title
Customize content with rich text and attachments, links, and media.
Add descriptive titles to your posts.
Tag or mention others using @ and their username, email, first and last name.
Interactive discussions are encouraged through an auto-tag functionality on replies, and members can also @/mention others.
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Engage with forum content by:
Following and posting within forum topics.
Liking posts, comments, and replies.
Replies and comments in forums do not currently support adding images or files.
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The Members' tab
The Members tab provides a user-friendly interface for exploring the community's diverse membership. Tailored for all members, allowing you to search for fellow members and easily identify administrators.
You can use the Search Members bar to locate members efficiently and find specific individuals within the community.
Group administrators are featured at the top of the members' window, ensuring quick identification.
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