Flow reference: Messages

Show Typing

Show the bot typing in a channel.

Show the bot typing in a channel.

When and how to use it

Connect the input from the preceding step on the path that should perform this operation.
Fill the fields with data available in the trigger's context.
Connect the needed outputs; an unconnected path cannot run later blocks.

Configuration fields

Channel (blank = current) — channel


Choose the channel this block targets or filters. Use its Discord ID or a supported channel variable. Check channel overrides for the bot.

Input: Text.

Default: ``.

Outputs and next steps

out: Continue to the next step.

Test and troubleshoot

Invoke the correct trigger with simple inputs and verify the expected effect. Confirm variables exist on this path. A preview alone does not verify Discord delivery.

Save, validate and publish. Perform one real test and read the first relevant log error. [Testing](/docs/flow-testing) · [Variables](/docs/flow-variables) · [Permissions](/docs/flow-permissions).