I. Intro
In Lark chats, you can use message shortcuts or the + menu to quickly view and use apps installed by the organization without leaving the chat. You can also view and use custom apps in the same way if these apps have enabled capabilities of + menu and message shortcuts.
- Message shortcuts: Right-click a message in the chat to open the message shortcuts. You can handle chat messages through the apps in the message shortcuts, such as turning a message into a reminder.
- + menu: Click the + icon on the right side of the chat input field to open the + menu. You can open the apps in the + menu to edit and send the app content to the chat with one click.
Note: For more information about enabling message shortcuts or + menu capabilities for custom apps, see and .
II. Steps
Use the message menu
In Lark chats, right-click any message to open the message menu. It lists the apps that you have added to My favorites. You can directly click the app to use, such as Remind me later.
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If you have never added any apps to My favorites, click Shortcut Apps. If you want to add more apps to My favorites, click Shortcut Apps > More.
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In the opened chat sidebar, you can view all the apps installed by the organization or custom apps.
- Click the + icon on the right side of the app to add it to My favorites. You can then quickly open the app from the message menu.
- Click the - icon on the right side of the app to remove it from My favorites.
Note: The message menu supports adding a maximum of 3 apps.
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Use the + menu
Click the + icon on the right side of the chat input field to open the + menu. It lists the apps that you have added to My favorites. You can directly click the app to use, such as Reminder. If you have never added any apps to My favorites, or want to add more apps, click Shortcut Apps.
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In the opened chat sidebar, you can view all the apps installed by the organization or custom apps.
- Click the + icon on the right side of the app to add it to My favorites. You can then quickly open the app from the + menu.
- Click the - icon on the right side of the app to remove it from My favorites.
Note: The + menu supports adding a maximum of 3 apps.
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III. FAQs