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# Chat Toolbars
### Overview
The MangoApps Chat module is a communication tool designed to facilitate seamless conversations between team members.
The **MangoApps Messenger app** includes all the features of the **Chat module** plus more. For details on the individual chat features, check out the **Messenger Guide** [here](https://guides.mangoapps.com/desktop-and-mac-apps-guide). This guide will provide a brief overview of notable features of the module including a look at the differences between the module and the app.
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### **Navigating the Chat Interface**
The MangoApps web chat interface is intuitive and user-friendly, featuring the following key sections:
#### **Chat Sidebar**
Located on the left-hand side, the chat sidebar lists all your active conversations, group chats, and team chats.
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**Categories**
* **Active:** Displays chats with ongoing activity.
* **Teams:** Displays team-based chats you are a part of.
Chats marked with a red **New** icon indicate unread messages.
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#### **Chat Window**
The main section of the module displays the conversation history of the selected chat. Messages include timestamps and delivery/read receipts for better tracking. Important messages are highlighted with a red **Important Message** tag for quick identification.
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#### **Preferences**
Access the settings for managing your chat preferences by clicking the gear icon in the bottom-left corner. Customize notification settings, availability, and chat themes.
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### **Using the Chat Features**
#### **Starting a New Chat**
Click the **search bar** in the chat sidebar. Enter the name of the person or group you wish to chat with. Select the desired contact to open a new chat window.
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#### **Marking Messages as Important**
To highlight an important a message, click the **Set as** **Important Message** icon before sending. The message will be flagged with a red label for visibility.
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#### **Delivery and Read Receipts**
**Double checkmarks** indicate the message has been delivered. **Read by** timestamps confirm when the recipient has viewed your message.
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### **Managing Chats**
#### **Pinning Chats**
Pin frequently used chats to the top of your sidebar for easy access.
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#### **Deleting Conversations**
1. Open the chat you want to delete.
2. Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner and select **Delete Messages**.
Alternatively, next to the chat in the left side menu chats menu, click the **X** icon.
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### Differences Between the Chat Module and MangoApps Messenger
The MangoApps **Chat Module** and **Messenger App** serve different purposes while complementing each other. The **Chat Module** is integrated into the full domain, working in conjunction with other modules to provide a comprehensive collaboration experience. In contrast, the **Messenger App** is designed for quick access to essential communication tools without the need to open the full domain website.
The **Chat Module** is browser-based and requires no installation, while the **Messenger App** is a standalone application available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Both platforms support real-time messaging, file sharing, status indicators, and search, but the **Messenger App** offers additional features such as quick access to notifications
Performance also differs, with the **Chat Module** dependent on browser functionality whereas the **Messenger App** provides a more stable experience, running independently with enhanced notifications. Users can use the **Chat Module** for a fully integrated collaboration experience or the **Messenger App** for quick, streamlined access to communication tools.