> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.getcollate.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Conversation Threads

> Start and participate in conversations directly on data assets to resolve questions, clarify context, or suggest updates.

# Conversation Threads

Conversation threads let you discuss data assets in context — directly alongside the description, tags, columns, or glossary terms they relate to.

## Starting a Conversation

On any data asset page, select the **Conversation** <img src="https://mintcdn.com/collatedocs/-lrw-eBbNcdV_Qdw/public/images/ai-2.0/data-collaboration/conversation.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=-lrw-eBbNcdV_Qdw&q=85&s=3a51fb9f47805e9d2aa3f975c9092a99" style={{display: 'inline', height: '20px', verticalAlign: 'middle', margin: '0 4px'}} alt="Request Description icon" width="54" height="54" data-path="public/images/ai-2.0/data-collaboration/conversation.png" /> icon next to a description, column, tag, or glossary term to start a thread.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/collatedocs/rZhhFXbbYu7NTMpy/public/images/ai-2.0/data-user-guide/list-conversation.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=rZhhFXbbYu7NTMpy&q=85&s=eef277efc5850cd5b548fbc83de8a319" alt="Conversation icon on a data asset" width="2768" height="902" data-path="public/images/ai-2.0/data-user-guide/list-conversation.png" />

A conversation panel opens inline. Add **@mention** to tag a user or team, and **#mention** to reference another data asset.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/collatedocs/rZhhFXbbYu7NTMpy/public/images/ai-2.0/data-user-guide/start-conversation.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=rZhhFXbbYu7NTMpy&q=85&s=1fb1171dd361228b5fa3bd8b40eaaa36" alt="Start a conversation on a data asset" width="2824" height="1156" data-path="public/images/ai-2.0/data-user-guide/start-conversation.png" />

Conversations can be started around:

* Asset descriptions
* Column descriptions
* Tags
* Glossary terms
* Announcements

## Replying and Reacting

Hover over any message in a thread to reveal reply and reaction options. You can:

* **Reply** to extend the discussion
* **React** with an emoji
* **Edit** or **Delete** your own messages

## Conversations in the Inbox

All conversations where you own, follow, or are mentioned in the data asset appear in the **Inbox** > **Activity** tab. Select any conversation item to open a side drawer where you can read the full thread and post a reply without leaving your current page.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/collatedocs/-lrw-eBbNcdV_Qdw/public/images/ai-2.0/data-collaboration/activity-tab.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=-lrw-eBbNcdV_Qdw&q=85&s=c2ffb7f3a9859722d630f1bfda4f5e83" alt="Conversations around tags" width="2822" height="1280" data-path="public/images/ai-2.0/data-collaboration/activity-tab.png" />
