When using Chat Message Read/Unread Status, the most common questions are about permissions, display scope, and Webhook bot history access; this FAQ includes 4 common questions and a glossary.
FAQ
Why can’t I find the chat message settings page?
- Confirm that your current account has enterprise administrator permissions.
- Confirm that you have signed in to the WPS 365 Admin Console successfully.
- Open WPS Collaboration and then Chat Message Settings. Regular members usually cannot see this entry point.
Which chats show read/unread status after I turn it on?
- After the setting is enabled, sent messages in group chats show read/unread status indicators.
- Sent messages in one-to-one chats also show read/unread status indicators.
- This is a unified setting and is not configured separately for each conversation.
Who can view the Webhook bot history message list?
- First confirm that the feature is turned on.
- Open the Webhook bot detail page or profile page.
- Only the Webhook bot owner can view the history message list. Other members cannot view it.
What happens after I turn the feature off?
- Return to the Chat Message Settings page.
- Turn off Show read/unread status indicators for chat conversations.
- After it is turned off, later messages no longer show this status indicator. You can turn it on again whenever needed.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Read/unread status indicator | A status prompt that shows whether a chat message has been read. |
| Chat Message Settings | A settings page in the enterprise admin console for managing chat-related features. |
| Webhook bot | A bot connected to collaboration chat through a Webhook. |
| History message list | An entry point for viewing earlier bot-related messages, available only to the bot owner. |