How do I send a voice message?
You can record and send voice messages in one-on-one and group conversations.
- Open a conversation in your Inbox
- Select the microphone button on the right side of the message box. It shows while the message box is empty.
- Allow microphone access if your browser or device asks
- Record your message
- Select the stop button when you're done
- Play it back if you like, then select the send button (the up arrow) to send it. To throw it away instead, select the trash icon.
A voice message can be up to 5 minutes long. If you reach 5 minutes, recording stops on its own.
If the microphone button is grayed out, the other member's privacy settings don't allow voice messages from you.
Voice message transcripts
Voice messages come with a text transcript, shown below the message. You can read it before deciding whether to listen, which helps when you can't play audio or have trouble hearing the message. If the transcript is long, select "show more" to read all of it.
The transcript can take a moment to appear after a voice message is sent.
Good to know
- You can delete a voice message you sent for everyone. See How do I delete or archive a Message?
- You choose who can send you voice messages in one-on-one conversations in your inbox privacy settings.