Documentation

Reading and Books

Micro Social helps you manage your reading and discover new books using Micro.blog’s capabilities. It provides tools for finding recommendations and tracking your reading progress throughout the year. The Books Tab Enable the Books Tab in Micro Social to turn the app into your reading companion. This tab works with the three standard bookshelves every Micro.blog user has. From the Books Tab, you can: View all books on your bookshelves.

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Smart Replies & Smart Mentions

Smart Replies and Smart Mentions are premium features available with Micro Social Plus. These features enhance conversation management within Micro Social. Smart Mentions addresses the challenge of replying to multiple individuals correctly within Micro.blog threads. How to Use Smart Mentions When you tap to reply to a thread, Micro Social intelligently identifies all users mentioned in the post you are replying to, as well as those in earlier replies. Reply to a Thread: Tap the reply option on a post in a thread.

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Micro Gram: A Customisable Photo Timeline

Micro Gram is a premium feature available exclusively with Micro Social Plus. You need to upgrade to Micro Social Plus to access and use Micro Gram. Micro Gram enhances your Micro.blog experience by offering a more intuitive way to browse and interact with photos. This feature provides a new level of usability for your timeline, making photo engagement easier and more enjoyable. Customisable Photo Layouts Micro Gram offers control over how images appear on Micro.

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URL Schemes for Deep Linking

Micro Social version 1.6 supports deep linking through custom URL schemes. This allows for easier integration with other applications and helps automate your posting workflow. New Post URL Scheme Use the microsocial://newpost URL scheme to create new posts directly from other apps. Link Posts Share articles and web pages with a rich format: microsocial://newpost?type=link&url=<encoded_url>&title=<encoded_title>"e=<encoded_quote>&comments=<encoded_comments> Example: microsocial://newpost?type=link&url=https%3A%2F%2Fexample.com&title=My%20Article"e=Interesting%20excerpt&comments=My%20thoughts Status Posts Quickly share text updates: microsocial://newpost?type=status&text=<encoded_text> Example: microsocial://newpost?type=status&text=Hello%20world Books Integration URL Scheme Track your reading with the microsocial://books URL scheme:

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Blog Settings and Post Management

Micro Social features several UI and UX updates for managing your blog settings and posts. Managing Blogs and Posts Switching Blogs: Tap your profile picture at the top of the screen to quickly switch between your different blogs. Editing Posts (Plus Supporters): If you’re a Micro Social Plus supporter, you can now edit existing posts directly from your profile view. Enhancing Your Posts When writing a new post, tap the three dots to access more options:

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Customizing Link Posts

Micro Social allows you to customize how shared Safari webpages appear in your posts. Link Post Formatting When sharing links, you can customize their appearance in your Micro Social posts. How to Customize Link Format Go to Settings in Micro Social. Configure your preferred format using placeholders for automatic content insertion. Available Placeholders {title}: Article title {url}: Article URL {quote}: Selected text (formatted as a blockquote) {comments}: Your added comments {newline}: Inserts a line break

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Sharing Content with Micro Social

Micro Social now includes a custom Share Sheet, making it easier to share various content types directly to your posts. Share Sheet Features Link Sharing: Share articles and web pages. Title automatically captured. URL formatted correctly. Selected text preserved as a quote. Custom comments can be added. Image Sharing: Share images directly to posts. Supports multiple images. Includes alt text support for accessibility. Provides a preview before posting.

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Reblogging Posts

Micro Social includes a reblogging feature, allowing you to share posts with your comments. This provides a way to share thoughts on existing content directly within the app, similar to a “retweet with comment” or “boost” on other platforms. How Reblogging Works Select Reblog: When viewing a post, choose the “Reblog” option. Add Your Comments: A screen appears where you can add your thoughts below the original post. The original post’s link is uneditable to maintain context.

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Adding Locations to Your Posts

Micro Social v1.6.5 introduces the ability to add locations to your posts, simplifying the process of sharing where you are with the community. How to Add a Location Start a New Post: Begin composing a new post. Access Location Options: Tap the three dots icon to open additional options. Choose Add Location: Select the “Add a Location” option. Search for Location: Use the search bar to find your desired location.

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