> 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 with Threadly's message editor: write your message, add images and actions, choose where it goes and who it's from, then preview, test and send.
- [Leveraging Message Variables](https://threadly.gitbook.io/threadly/sending-messages/how-to-send-a-message-with-threadly/leveraging-message-variables.md): Personalize Threadly broadcasts with variables like {{user}}, {{channel}} and your own custom variables. Each one is replaced with a real value for every recipient when the message sends.
- [Message Settings](https://threadly.gitbook.io/threadly/sending-messages/how-to-send-a-message-with-threadly/message-settings.md): Choose who your Threadly message is from (yourself or a custom sender profile), control the caption under your message, and turn link previews on or off.
- [Scheduling Messages](https://threadly.gitbook.io/threadly/sending-messages/scheduling-messages.md): Schedule a Threadly broadcast for a specific date and time, up to 120 days ahead. Scheduling is a Pro feature.
- [Message Privacy Settings](https://threadly.gitbook.io/threadly/sending-messages/message-privacy.md): Threadly message logs are private by default. Only the sender and people they approve can see a message's content, destinations and engagement. Teammates can request access.
- [How to Create a Template](https://threadly.gitbook.io/threadly/sending-messages/how-to-create-a-template.md): Save your most common messages as templates, share them with your team, and start new messages from a template in one click. Includes quick-start templates and visual card templates.
- [Utilizing the Threadly Shortcut](https://threadly.gitbook.io/threadly/sending-messages/utilizing-the-threadly-shortcut.md): Turn any Slack message into a Threadly draft with the "Save as draft" message shortcut, then broadcast it to your channels.
- [Understanding Threadly's /SendMessage Slash Command](https://threadly.gitbook.io/threadly/sending-messages/understanding-threadlys-sendmessage-slash-command.md): Use the /sendmessage slash command to compose, preview and send a Threadly message from any Slack channel or DM.