> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.voxo.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Messaging

> This guide provides a step-by-step explanation of how to manage messages in the VOXO Mobile app.

This guide provides a step-by-step explanation of how to manage messages in the VOXO Mobile app.

<Note>
  These guides cover the legacy **VOXO Mobile** app. If you're installing the mobile app for the first time, use the **VOXO Connect** app instead — see [Connect mobile app](/connect/mobile/index). Menus differ between the two apps.
</Note>

### Managing Messages

1. #### **Viewing and Sending Messages:**

* **View Messages:** Tap the message button on the main screen to display a list of recent messages.
* **Read Messages:** Tap on a message to open and read the full content.
* **Send a New Message:** Tap **Add** "**+**" at the bottom right to compose and send a new message.

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### Messaging Options Menu

2. #### **Managing Your Messages:**

* **New Message:** Start composing a new message.
* **Mark All as Read:** Mark all messages as read.
* **Clear Message History:** Delete the message history.
* **Edit Mode:** Select multiple messages to delete or manage them simultaneously.
* **Settings:** Access additional settings for the app.

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### Steps to Send a Message

3. **Sending a Message**:

* **Open Messaging:** Tap the message button on the main screen.
* **New Message:** Tap **Add** "+" to compose a new message.
* **Select Contact Source:** Choose **VOXO Contacts** or **Address Book**.
* **Choose Contacts:** Scroll through or search for the contact(s) you wish to message, and select them.
* **Compose and Send:** Type your message in the text box at the bottom and tap **send** to send it.

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### Adding Options for Messaging

4. #### Additional Messaging Options:

* **Message Interface:** Open a message thread.
* **Options Menu:** Tap the three-dot menu in the top right corner to access more options.
* **People & Options:** Select **People & Options** to view and manage settings for the message.
* **Delete:** Select **Delete** to remove the message thread.
* **Call:** Select **Call** to initiate a phone call with the contact directly from the message thread.

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### Customizing Message Settings

5. **People & Options Menu**:

* In the VOXO Mobile app, the **People & Options** menu lets you customize conversation settings:
* **General Settings:**
  * **Notification Settings:** Adjust notifications for this conversation.
  * **Notifications:** Use global notification settings or customize them for this conversation.
* **People in This Conversation:**
  * View all participants. For group messages, this section lists all members involved.

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