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# Add a message to a thread

In the list of tools for managing discussion threads, locate the *Reply to this thread* icon ![](/files/-LioWIRxbP7FFSAO6XTg) . This allows you to add a message at the same hierarchical level as the starting message.

* clicking the icon will give you access to the on-line editor to write your message. An area allowing you to read the other messages of the thread appear at the bottom of the page,
* give a short topic to your message,
* enter your message,
* choose whether you want to be notified by e-mail in case anybody answers your message,
* attach a document (optional) and, if you do, add a small comment describing the document,
* click on the *Reply to this thread* button.