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| Level | Basic |
| Device | Computer (Laptop) |
| Topic | Messaging |
| Sub-topic | How To Send A Message – Twitter Direct Message |
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| One of the commonly utilized social media platforms today is Twitter. Twitter allows people to post updates and get information from anyone who connects with it. Aside from this, the app also provides private communication services in the form of Direct Messages. Below, we will show you how to send a message on Twitter when using a laptop. | |
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| 1 | Open Twitter on your browser and sign in to your account. This is how Twitter’s homepage looks like. |
| 2 | In the left navigation bar, click on Messages. Your Direct Message history will appear.  Alternate option: Click on Messages found on the lower right. This will expand the box upward, showing your direct message history.  |
| 3 | Click on the New message button on the right side.  Alternate option: Click on the button appearing as an envelope with a plus sign to add a new message.  |
| 4 | Enter the name(s) or @username(s) of the recipient(s). You can also send a message to a group of people. It can include up to 50 people. |
| 5 | Then, click on Next. |
| 6 | Type in the message. You can also include a photo, video, GIF, or emoji by: Click on the photo icon to upload a photo or video.Click on the GIF icon to search for the gif you wish to add.  Note: When starting a new line in the same message, press the shift and enter keys simultaneously. When pressing only the enter key, it will send your message. |
| 7 | Click on the Send button or you can press the Enter key to send. |
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| Sending a direct message via Twitter using a laptop is simple. To sum it all up, open your Twitter account and click on messages. Type in the message you wish to send – you may also add media files, and then press enter to send. Still having trouble? You may contact our technical support team for further assistance. | |
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