Formatting Messages in eKool

You can use basic formatting tools to make your messages clearer and easier to read. Formatting is available when writing group messages, announcements, and one-to-one chats.

Where formatting is available

Formatting tools appear in the message input field toolbar when you start typing a message.

They are available:

• In group messages
• In announcements
• In one-to-one chats
• On both web and mobile views

Available formatting options

You can format selected text using the toolbar icons.

Text formatting

• Bold – highlight important words
• Italic – add emphasis
•  ̶S̶t̶r̶i̶k̶e̶t̶h̶r̶o̶u̶g̶h̶  – draw attention to key parts
• Bullet lists – for grouped information
• Numbered lists – for step-by-step instructions

Links

• Add a link to a website or resource
  (Select text ➝ click the Link icon)

Quotes

• Use quotes to highlight messages, instructions, or references

Using the formatting toolbar

1. Type your message in the message field.
2. Select the text you want to format.
3. Click the relevant formatting icon in the toolbar.
4. Continue writing or press Send.

Line breaks and sending messages

How the Enter key behaves depends on your settings:

• Enter may send the message
• Shift + Enter always adds a new line

You can change this in:
Settings (gear icon above the chat list)

Expanding the writing area

If you are writing a longer message:

• Click Expand window to enlarge the message field

This makes formatting and reviewing text easier before sending.