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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 ![](https://2324583860-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FlDtbPjZhax0iCyOmO06r%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-547d79738b44d937c14931260dec97df892b2471%2Fgraphics17%20\(1\).png?alt=media) . 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.