> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://threadly.gitbook.io/threadly/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://threadly.gitbook.io/threadly/sending-messages.md).

# Sending Messages

- [How to Send a Message with Threadly](https://threadly.gitbook.io/threadly/sending-messages/how-to-send-a-message-with-threadly.md): Step-by-step guide to composing and sending a broadcast message to multiple Slack channels with Threadly. Covers the message editor, destination selection, token type, and the send preview screen.
- [Leveraging Message Variables](https://threadly.gitbook.io/threadly/sending-messages/how-to-send-a-message-with-threadly/leveraging-message-variables.md): Personalize Threadly broadcasts at scale using variables like {{user}} and {{channel}}. Variables are swapped for real values when each message sends— perfect for DMs, welcome messages, and channel-sp
- [Message Settings](https://threadly.gitbook.io/threadly/sending-messages/how-to-send-a-message-with-threadly/message-settings.md): Customize how Threadly sends your messages: change the content format order, control link previews, manage the sender tagline, and choose between a User token (replies come to you) or Bot token.
- [Scheduling Messages](https://threadly.gitbook.io/threadly/sending-messages/scheduling-messages.md): Schedule Threadly broadcast messages to send at the exact right moment. Choose a date, time, and timezone and let Threadly deliver automatically. Scheduling is available on Premium.
- [Message Acknowledgements](https://threadly.gitbook.io/threadly/sending-messages/message-acknowledgements.md): Require Slack recipients to confirm they've read your Threadly message with an Acknowledgement button. Track who has and hasn't acknowledged, per-user and per-message, in Threadly analytics. Premium f
- [Message Privacy Settings](https://threadly.gitbook.io/threadly/sending-messages/message-privacy.md): Control who can see engagement data for each Threadly message. Hide a message from the shared team Logs view or restrict analytics access to an approved list of specific team members.
- [How to Create a Template](https://threadly.gitbook.io/threadly/sending-messages/how-to-create-a-template.md): Save any Threadly message as a reusable template. Templates let you pre-build your most common broadcasts and apply them in one click when composing new messages — no rewriting required.
- [Utilizing the Threadly Shortcut](https://threadly.gitbook.io/threadly/sending-messages/utilizing-the-threadly-shortcut.md)
- [Understanding Threadly's /SendMessage Slash Command](https://threadly.gitbook.io/threadly/sending-messages/understanding-threadlys-sendmessage-slash-command.md)