> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.chamilo.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.chamilo.org/1.11.x/teacher-guide/communication__forums/manage_messages.md).

# Manage messages

A message is an answer within one of the discussion threads.

| Icons                            | Features                                                              |
| -------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| ![](/files/-LioWIqJHL9fzhderIfN) | Change the settings (name, text and advanced settings) of the message |
| ![](/files/-LioWIqbfpNR3oYZR0np) | Delete the message (after approval)                                   |
| ![](/files/-LioWIqxh-3Cimr751uY) | Control a message's visibility                                        |
| ![](/files/-LioWIrEDbR-03YJIup9) | Reply to the message                                                  |
| ![](/files/-LioWIrT2qe8Ybp-4ip-) | Move the message to another thread                                    |
| ![](/files/-LioWIrrvlfR2BKkk2IO) | Quote this message (and answer on the basis of the quoted message)    |