Use Image and Text Message with 3 how-to topics, all available without membership; choose a topic from the index and follow the entry point and steps to complete the message flow.
How-to Index
| # | Topic | Membership |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Select an Image | Free |
| 2 | 2. Add Supporting Text | Free |
| 3 | 3. Preview and Send | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Select an Image
Entry point: Message editor → Send File → Send Image
- Open a group chat or direct chat conversation.
- Click the Send File button in the message editor.
- In the pop-up menu, select Send Image.
- In the system file picker, browse to the image file you want to send.
- Click Open to load the image into the message editor.
Success Criteria
- UI state: The selected image appears in the message editor.
- Next actions: You can continue by entering supporting text below the image.
Tips While Using
- Common mistakes: Selecting a non-image file can affect the next step, so confirm that you chose an image file.
- Environment limits: If the local file is unavailable, the system file picker may not complete the selection.
2. Add Supporting Text
Entry point: Message editor → Text field below the image
- After the image loads into the message editor, find the text field below the image.
- Click the field and enter a short explanation.
- Review the text to make sure it clearly explains the image background, focus, or purpose.
Success Criteria
- UI state: The text you entered appears below the image.
- Next actions: You can continue editing the text or move on to send image with text in chat.
Tips While Using
- Common mistakes: If the text is too short, the recipient may still miss the context, so include the key point.
3. Preview and Send
Entry point: Message editor → Send button
- Check that the image is correct.
- Check that the supporting text is complete and accurate.
- Click the Send button in the lower-right area.
- Review the sent image-and-text message in the conversation.
Success Criteria
- UI state: The image-and-text message appears in the chat history as one card with both the image and text.
- Next actions: You can continue sending more messages or review replies from others.
Tips While Using
- Common mistakes: Sending without reviewing the image and text may require you to resend the message.
- Environment limits: If the network is unstable, the message may appear with a delay.