Mattermost of course allows you to send a message immediately, but you can also choose to write a message to be sent later at a specific time. Perhaps you don't want to disturb a colleague outside working hours or that your colleague needs a reminder at a given time.
The message input box supports formatting and you can also add files to the message. You can also cut and paste Markdown formatted text from your preferred editor.
Click the Send button and it will be instantly delivered.
Note! On the UiO instance of Mattermost a message can only be edited 60 seconds after it has been sent (and delivered).
How to schedule a message
Write your message in the message input box.- Access scheduling options: Instead of clicking the standard Send button, on the Desktop client click the right side of it to open a menu with scheduling options, and on the Mobile client press down and hold it to get up the menu.
- Select a delivery time: Choose from preset time options or enter a custom date and time for your message to be sent.
- Once a message is scheduled, a reminder indicator appears above the message input box, and the message is added to your Drafts, under the Scheduled tab.
- Manage your scheduled message: From your Drafts, you can modify the send time, edit the message, or delete it. And of course, send it.