The "Chat Column" on Hoicko is a feature that allows team members to communicate and collaborate directly within the context of a specific task, project, or item on the board. It's designed to streamline communication and keep discussions related to a particular task or project organized and easily accessible.

Here are the steps on how you create a chat column in Hoicko’s boards.

1. Click on the ‘+’ right side of the column.
2. Select ‘More’.
3. Choose the Chat column.
4.  When you click on the people column this column will add to your Hoicko’s board
5. When you click on the chat column you can chat with your teams or any individuals, and you can add more things in chat.

 In this way, you can add a chat column to Hoicko’s boards.     

The "Chat Column" in Hoicko's boards offers the following benefits:

• Contextual Communication: Discuss tasks and projects directly within their context, keeping all relevant information and discussions in one place.
• Efficient Collaboration: Streamline communication by eliminating the need to switch between different tools or platforms.
• Real-time Updates: Receive instant notifications for new messages, ensuring that important discussions are not missed.
• Threaded Conversations: Keep discussions organized through threaded conversations, making it easy to follow the flow of conversation.
• File Sharing: Share relevant files and documents directly within the chat, avoiding the need for separate file-sharing platforms.
• Mentions and Notifications: Mention team members to involve them in discussions and ensure their attention, improving collaboration.
• Historical Reference: Maintain a record of past conversations for future reference, aiding in tracking decisions and progress.
• Centralized Communication: Reduce the clutter in email inboxes by keeping project-related discussions within the Hoicko.com platform.
• Enhanced Accountability: Associate communication with specific tasks or projects, promoting ownership and accountability.
• Improved Decision-making: Facilitate quick decision-making by having relevant discussions and information readily available.