# Using forum views

Depending on the complexity of exchanges on the forums, several display modes can be used to simplify reading and answering discussion threads.

* **List view** : simply shows messages in chronological order,
* **threaded view** : shows only one answer thread at a time,
* **nested view** : uses the threaded view but displays a complete subject.

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*Illustration: Forum – Display modes*


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