> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.flast.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Sending Messages

> Learn all the ways to communicate with Flast, from text to voice to file attachments.

Flast offers multiple ways to send messages. Choose what works best for your situation.

## Text Messages

The most common way to interact with Flast is typing in the message input field.

### Writing Effective Messages

* **Start with context**: Explain what you are working on
* **Be specific**: Vague questions get vague answers
* **Break complex requests into parts**: Easier for both you and Flast
* **Include examples**: Show Flast what you are looking for

## Using Markdown

Flast understands and renders Markdown formatting. Use it to structure your messages:

````markdown theme={null}
## Headers for sections

**Bold** and *italic* for emphasis

- Bullet points
- For lists

`code` for inline technical terms

```code blocks```
for longer code snippets
````

## Mentions with @

Reference saved content by typing `@` in your message. A dropdown appears showing:

* **Memories**: Knowledge you have saved
* **Prompts**: Reusable prompt templates you have created
* **Todos**: Your active tasks and to-dos

Select an item to include its content as context for your message.

<Note>
  Using @ mentions helps Flast understand exactly what context you want it to consider, rather than relying on it to remember everything.
</Note>

## Keyboard Shortcuts

| Action       | Shortcut      |
| ------------ | ------------- |
| Send message | Enter         |
| New line     | Shift + Enter |

## Tool Selection

Before sending, you can enable or disable specific tools. Click the tool icon in the input area to:

* Enable web search for current information
* Enable image generation for visual content
* Enable audio generation for speech
* Turn on intense thinking for complex problems

Tools that require a paid plan show a lock icon if unavailable on your current plan.

<Card title="Next: Attachments" icon="arrow-right" href="/features/chat/attachments">
  Learn how to share files and images in your conversations.
</Card>