Post
Microblog
Posting a microblog lets others know what you’re doing. Clicking the post control in the upper right automatically defaults to adding a new microblog.
Click in the entry box to type in a message.
Adding hashtags (typing the # symbol followed by text) will make your message more discoverable.
You can create multiple-word hashtags by surrounding the words with [ ] like this #[mobile development].
You can use the @ symbol to target the message to specific colleagues or communities/spheres.
Question
To post a question, select the question button at the bottom of the screen after tapping the post control.
Adding hashtags (typing the # symbol followed by text) makes your message more discoverable (the question will automatically route to users who have matching tags in their Ask Me About field in their profile.
You can use the @ symbol to target the message to specific colleagues or communities/spheres.
Private message
Private messages are like microblogs, but they are only visible to specific colleagues.
To say who should receive the private message, type in the '@' symbol and start typing characters.
Tap the “return” or “enter” key to select the current highlighted option. Then finish typing your text before sending your message.