VNCsocial Stream

Updated till version 2.0

Create a post

VNCsocial is currently in open beta. During this time, features may change, and you may encounter bugs or performance issues.

VNCsocial allows users within your organization to create posts and share them with followers. All posts are visible in the Stream and are limited to 320 characters.

Stream is where you can share and connect with others about the things that matter to you. As you refresh your Stream, the most recent posts will appear at the top.

• Posts from accounts you follow will appear in your Stream.
• Anyone within your organization can follow you.
• Posts are ordered by the date they were shared.
• You can see when a post was shared by checking the timestamp next to the profile name.

Posts can include text, photos, videos, links, and emojis.

1. Navigate to Social.
2. In the top navigation bar, select Stream.
3. Tap the feather button in the lower right corner.
4. Write your post (up to 320 characters). You can include up to 4 photos or a video in your post.

5. Tap the checkmark icon in the upper right corner.

   • Your post will appear on the "Stream" page.

Use Rich Text Format

Enhance your posts with rich text formatting to make them more engaging and readable. You can bold, italicize, underline text, insert code blocks, and add links.

The table below shows the supported rich text formatting options:

Icon	Option	Description
	Bold	MMakes the selected text bold. Tapping again removes the bold formatting.
	Italic	Makes the selected text italic. Tapping again removes the italic formatting.
	Underline	Underlines the selected text. Tapping again removes the underline.
	Strike Trought	Strikes the text through (i.e. draw a horizontal line through the letters).
	Emoji	Inserts an emoji into the post.
	Link	Adds or removes a hyperlink from the selected text.

1. Navigate to Social.
2. In the top navigation bar, select Stream.
3. Tap the feather button in the lower right corner.
4. Write your post (up to 320 characters).
5. Highlight the text you want to format and tap the respective icon on the toolbar.

Schedule a post

You can schedule a post to be published on a specific date. This feature is useful for sharing content during weekends, evenings, or other busy times when you might not be available to post manually.

1. Navigate to Social.
2. In the top navigation bar, select Stream.
3. Tap the feather button in the lower right corner.
4. Write your post (up to 320 characters). You can include up to 4 photos or a video.
5. Tap the calendar icon at the bottom.

6. Select the publish date and expiry date then tap the checkmark button in the upper right corner.

   • Your post will remain hidden from the "Stream" until the scheduled publish date.

Manage a scheduled post

You cannot edit a post after it has been published.

You can review, edit, publish, or delete posts scheduled for future publication to ensure they go live at the right time.

1. Navigate to Social.
2. In the top navigation bar, select Stream.
3. Tap the down arrow next to Unpublished to view all scheduled posts.

4. Select one of the following actions:

   • Publish now to publish a post immediately.
   • Edit to modify the post content or scheduling details.
   • Trash bin icon to remove the scheduled post.

Copy a post link

Each post has a unique URL that you can share with others for easy access.

1. Navigate to Social.
2. In the top navigation bar, select Stream.
3. Find the post you want to share and tap and hold it.

4. Select Copy link.

   • The link is now copied to your clipboard. You can paste it anywhere to share the post.

Share a post

You can share posts directly with your contacts via VNCtalk chat.

1. Navigate to Social.
2. In the top navigation bar, select Stream.
3. Find the post you want to share and tap and hold it.
4. Select Send to.
5. Search for or select the chat where you want to send the post.
6. (Optional) Add a comment to your message.

7. Tap Send.

   • The post will now be shared in the selected chat.

Delete a post

You can delete any of your own posts at any time. Once deleted, the post will be removed from the Stream page.

If you repost a post and later want to remove it from your profile, you can undo your repost.

1. Navigate to Social.
2. In the top navigation bar, select Stream.
3. Find the post you want to delete and tap and hold it.
4. Select Delete post.

5. When prompted, tap Yes to confirm that you want to delete the post.

   • The post will be permanently removed from your feed.

Reply to a post

Replies let you engage in conversations by responding directly to a post. You can view all your replies from your profile under the Replies tab.

1. Navigate to Social.
2. In the top navigation bar, select Stream.
3. Find the post you want to reply to.
4. Tap the reply icon at the bottom.

5. Type your message.

   • At the top of your screen, you will see the name of the person you are directly replying to.

6. Tap the checkmark in the upper right corner.

Repost a post

Reposting allows you to share a post with your followers, making it visible in their Stream. The repost will include your name and a repost icon to indicate that it was shared.

1. Navigate to Social.
2. In the top navigation bar, select Stream.
3. Find the post you want to share.

4. Tap the repost icon at the bottom.

   • The post will instantly appear in your Stream and your followers' Streams as a "Repost".

Like a post

Liking a post is a quick way to show appreciation. A heart icon represents a like, and you can easily track all the posts you've liked from your profile under the Likes tab.

1. Navigate to Social.
2. In the top navigation bar, select Stream.
3. Find the post you want to like.
4. Tap the heart icon at the bottom. It will turn blue, confirming your like.
5. To remove your like, tap the heart icon again — it will return to its default state.