# People List
### Overview
The **People Menu** in the MangoApps Messenger makes it easy to connect with colleagues for chats.
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### Sorting the People List
Click the Sort arrows to access a drop down of sort actions. These actions include:
**Presence Status -** Groups users by their availability:
* **Online**: The user is logged in and can receive messages in real time.
* **Idle**: The user is away from their device. Messages will be received but may not be seen until their return.
* **Do Not Disturb**: The user has enabled this mode and will not be notified of messages until they exit this mode.
* **Offline**: The user is not logged in. Messages will be delivered when they next log in.
**Name -** Displays users alphabetically for easy navigation.
**Recent Activity -** The users with the most recent Messenger activity will appear at the top of the list. This activity does not need to be with the user.
**Search Bar** - Instead of sorting through the entire people list, type a user's name into the search bar to start a chat.
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### People Tools
In addition to the **Sort** option, the top menu bar provides the options:
**Invite People ****(Admin Only)****-** Click this option to open the **Invite User** screen in the People module using your web browser.
**Refresh List** - Click this button to update the current list with the latest information. The list will also be sorted based on your selected sort option.
**Close** - Close the People menu and return to the Chat menu.
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### Using the People Menu
* **Gamification Level**: Each user’s gamification level appears to the right of their name.
* **Start a Chat**: To chat with someone, simply click on their name in the list.
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### Frequently Asked Questions
#### **Will I see guest users from my team in the people list?**
Yes, guest users who are members of your teams will appear in the people list.
Sort arrows to access a drop down of sort actions. These actions include:
**Presence Status -** Groups users by their availability:
* **Online**: The user is logged in and can receive messages in real time.
* **Idle**: The user is away from their device. Messages will be received but may not be seen until their return.
* **Do Not Disturb**: The user has enabled this mode and will not be notified of messages until they exit this mode.
* **Offline**: The user is not logged in. Messages will be delivered when they next log in.
**Name -** Displays users alphabetically for easy navigation.
**Recent Activity -** The users with the most recent Messenger activity will appear at the top of the list. This activity does not need to be with the user.
**Search Bar** - Instead of sorting through the entire people list, type a user's name into the search bar to start a chat.