Start a chat
To start a chat in
BBM Enterprise
, a passphrase must be shared between you and your contact. By default, this passphrase is shared automatically, and you aren't prompted for a passphrase.- On theChatsscreen, tap
.
- Tap a contact.
- Type your message.
- To format your the message text, do any of the following:
- To apply bold, type an asterisk (*) before and after the text. For example, type *text*.
- To apply italic, type an underscore (_) before and after the text. For example, type _text_.
- To apply underline, type a plus sign (+) before and after the text. For example, type +text+.
- To apply strikethrough, type a tilde (~) before and after the text. For example, type ~text~.
- To apply no formatting to code block text, type three back quotes (```) before and after the text. For example, type ```text```.
- To add an emoji or sticker to your message, tap
.
To go to the newest unread message in a chat, tap
New Messages
.Add a picture or file to a chat
For information about sharing files from apps on
iOS
devices, see Share a document from an app in the documentation from Apple
.- In a chat, do one of the following:
- Tap
>
. Browse to and select one or more photos. Tap
Done. - Tap>Photo. Take a picture.
- Select one of the following options:
- HD Quality: The image may take longer to send and will use more data.
- Average quality: The image will take less time to send and use less data.
- Low quality: The image takes the least time to send and uses the least data.If you select Average or Low quality, animated GIFs that you add to the chat will be displayed as static images on the recipient's device. To upload GIFs with animation, you must use HD Quality as the default setting. For more information about animated GIF support, visit support.blackberry.com/community to read article 112241.
The image quality that you select is saved as the default setting in the device Settings. - Tap or click
.
To comment on a picture, in a chat, tap a picture. In the field at the bottom of the screen, type a comment.
To view all the pictures or files in a chat, at the top of the screen, tap the contact name. Tap
Pictures
or Files
.Send pictures or files
Send pictures or files
Depending on your device, some features might not be available.
- Tap
.
- Do one of the following:
- To attach a file, select one of the options.
- To take a picture, tap
. Select
Camera. - To record a video, tap
. Select
Video. - To record and send a voice note, tap
.
Share your real-time or static location
You can can share your static or real-time location in a chat. Chat participants receive a prompt to view your location on a map. When you share your location, you set an expiry time to control how long your location is shared.
- In a chat, tap
at the bottom of the screen.
- Tap
.
- Do one of the following:TaskStepsShare your real-time location.
- TapShare my real-time location.
- Set the time that you want to share your location for.
- TapOK.
- If you are prompted, grant permission to share your location.
If you want to extend the sharing period, you can tapUpdatein the chat notification. Change theShare my real-time locationperiod and tapOK, or tapStopto end location sharing.Share your static location.- TapShare a location.
- Tap
.
- If you are prompted, grant permission to share your location.
- TapSend location.
A notification that you are sharing your location is added to the chat on your device. The recipient receives a notification that you have shared your location. - If you want to extend the sharing period, you can tapUpdatein the chat notification. Change theShare untilperiod and tap OK, or tapStopto end location sharing.
You can tap
at the top of the screen to view a list of the contacts that are sharing their locations. Tap an entry to view the map. In the map, you can switch between map, satellite, and hybrid views and zoom in or zoom out.
