How to Create Sections in Webex

Scope/Platform

Scope: Guide for creations Sections to sort users in Webex.

Platform: Webex (Windows)

Intro

This is an article about creating Sections in Webex. A Section is a personal function in the Messaging Pane of Webex used to gather people into useful groups to make it easier for you to find who you need to talk to.

Who is this for?

This article is for Webex users who need a way to sort through contacts. Without them, Webex will present contacts from when a message was last sent.

Prerequisites

To fully understand the article, you will need access to Webex and experience with using it.

Accessing 'Create Section'

1. Open Webex
2. Select on Messaging
3. Click on the white circled Plus Sign
4. Select Create a Section
5. Type a name for the Section in Name box
6. Click Create

Populating the Section

Note: You must have conversed with the people you intend to add to your section. Send them a brief message before attempting to add them.

To add users via the Messaging Pane

1. Scroll until you find the person you wish to add.
2. Right click on the user's name or icon
3. Select Move to Section
4. Select relevant Section from list and click Move

To add users from within the chat with said user

1. Click on the Gear in chat window
2. Select Move to Section
3. Select relevant Section from list and click Move