Sometimes we need more than one post to express ourselves. A thread on X is a series of connected posts from one person. With a thread you can provide additional context, an update, or an extended point by connecting multiple posts together.
How to create a thread
Step 1
Tap the compose icon to draft a new post.
Step 2
To add another post(s), tap the highlighted plus icon (the icon will highlight once you have entered in text).
Note: If you go over the character limit, the text that is over the limit will be highlighted for easier editing before you post.
Step 3
To delete any of your posts, tap the gray delete icon To delete the entire thread, tap the blue delete icon
Step 4
When you have finished adding all the posts you’d like included in your thread, tap Post all to post.
Note: A thread can be saved as a draft by tapping the delete icon Drafts of threads are distinguishable from a single post draft by indicating the number of posts in your thread. Tap View (number of) posts to review and or edit any of your drafts prior to posting.
Step 1
Tap the compose icon to draft a new post.
Step 2
To add another post(s), tap the highlighted plus icon (the icon will highlight once you have entered in text).
Note: If you go over the character limit, the text that is over the limit will be highlighted for easier editing before you post.
Step 3
To delete any of your posts, tap the gray delete icon To delete the entire thread, tap the blue delete icon
Step 4
When you have finished adding all the posts you’d like included in your thread, tap Post all to post.
Note: A thread can be saved as a draft by tapping the delete icon Drafts of threads are distinguishable from a single post draft by indicating the number of posts in your thread. Tap View (number of) posts to review and or edit any of your drafts prior to posting.
Step 1
Click the Post button to draft a new post.
Step 2
To add another post(s), click the highlighted plus icon (the icon will highlight once you have entered in text).
Note: If you go over the character limit, the text that is over the limit will be highlighted for easier editing before you post.
Step 3
To delete any of your posts, click the delete button
Step 4
When you have finished adding all the posts you’d like included in your thread, click the Post all button to post.
Note:Once you have posted a thread, you can always add additional posts from the thread detail page. Simply click or tap Add another post to post additional post(s). This prompt is only visible to the thread author.
How to add a thread
Tap the compose icon.
Pull down from the compose window and tap Continue Thread to Add to your last post.
Add content, and tap post to add to your thread.
- To add a thread to an earlier post, click to Select another post.
How to view threads through your Home and profile timelines
A thread from someone you follow with 2 or 3 posts will generally appear on your timeline connected by a line to distinguish them as a bundle. When there are 4 or more posts in a thread, the posts will be truncated, and you’ll see an option to Show this thread. Click or tap this message to expand the full thread.
Threads on your profile timeline will appear as separate posts, in reverse chronological order. Each post that is a part of your thread will have an option to Show this thread to view the thread in its entirety.
More about threads
Direct Messages:
When you share a single post from a thread via Direct Message, the recipient will see the Show this thread option to expand the entire thread for full context.
Notifications:
If you are mentioned in a thread, you’ll receive a notification through your Notifications timeline, a push notification, and/or an email notifications – depending on your settings:
Notifications timeline: Each time you are mentioned in a thread, it will be visible in your Notifications timeline. The post will indicate it is a part of a thread through the Show this thread prompt.
Push notification: Each time you are mentioned in a thread, you will receive a notification to alert you. Additionally, if you have elected to receive push notifications when an account posts, you will receive one notification when they send a thread.
Reposts andQuote post:
When you Repost orQuote post from a thread, the Repost orQuote post will include a Show this thread prompt for people to view the entire thread.
