Abstract: A method and system for displaying an image in a communication thread accessible to a first and second user are disclosed, including receiving an indication of a selection of a first image by the first user for display in the communication thread, analyzing user attribute settings of the first user or the second user to determine if at least one of the first user or the second user has a user attribute setting corresponding to a customizable aspect of the selected first image, and causing, based on the analyzing, in different first and second modes, one of the selected first image or a modified image based on the selected first image to be displayed in the communication thread.

Abstract: A method and system for causing a command-based composite template to be displayed in a communication stream are disclosed, the composite template including representations of first and second users combined with a representation of a selected template.

Abstract: Disclosed in some examples are methods, systems, machine-readable mediums, and devices for providing an aggregated view of reactions to content across multiple sharing locations of a network-based content sharing service and in some examples across multiple sharing locations of multiple network-based content sharing services. The system may track or determine reactions across different sharing locations of a single content sharing service (such as a unified communication service) or across multiple services. In some examples, only reactions to the content that are from sharing locations accessible by a particular user are aggregated and displayed to the particular user. In other examples, reactions may be viewable from all sources regardless of access by a user.

Abstract: Methods, systems, machine-readable mediums, and devices for providing an aggregated view of reactions to content across multiple sharing locations of a network-based content sharing service and in some examples across multiple sharing locations of multiple network-based content sharing services. The system may track or determine reactions across different sharing locations of a single content sharing service (such as a unified communication service) or across multiple services. In some examples, only reactions to the content that are from sharing locations accessible by a particular user are aggregated and displayed to the particular user. In other examples, reactions may be viewable from all sources regardless of access by a user.

Abstract: Graphically movable objects are rendered that automatically populates properties of the meeting with a predetermined meeting type and a duration. In response to placement of a selected graphically movable object on a calendar, a start time for a scheduled meeting is determined. The scheduled meeting is added to the calendar having the start time and the predetermined meeting type.

Abstract: The techniques disclosed herein enable users to receive visits from other users in a desktop environment and initiate communication sessions using a drag and drop gesture input to move virtual representations or avatars of other users. For instance, by dragging and dropping an avatar into a file, the user can select the file for sharing and the system can automatically grant appropriate permissions to various users who are invited by the gesture input. The user can additionally grant other users' permission to edit the shared file which is reflected in an update to each user's permission data. In this way, users can communicate and collaborate directly form the social space of a desktop without opening a communication application. Other features include suggestions for files to share based on the context of a conversation, presenting contextual information alongside each user's avatar and suggesting other shared spaces to explore.

Abstract: A method and system for displaying an image in a communication thread accessible to a first and second user are disclosed, including receiving an indication of a selection of a first image by the first user for display in the communication thread, analyzing user attribute settings of the first user or the second user to determine if at least one of the first user or the second user has a user attribute setting corresponding to a customizable aspect of the selected first image, and causing, based on the analyzing, in different first and second modes, one of the selected first image or a modified image based on the selected first image to be displayed in the communication thread.

Abstract: Disclosed in some examples are methods, systems, machine-readable mediums, and devices for providing an aggregated view of reactions to content across multiple sharing locations of a network-based content sharing service and in some examples across multiple sharing locations of multiple network-based content sharing services. The system may track or determine reactions across different sharing locations of a single content sharing service (such as a unified communication service) or across multiple services. In some examples, only reactions to the content that are from sharing locations accessible by a particular user are aggregated and displayed to the particular user. In other examples, reactions may be viewable from all sources regardless of access by a user.

Abstract: A method and system for causing a command-based personalized composite icon to be displayed in a communication stream are disclosed, the personalized composite icon including comprising a representation of a first user combined with a selected icon.

Abstract: A method and system for causing a command-based composite template to be displayed in a communication stream are disclosed, the composite template including representations of first and second users combined with a representation of a selected template.

Abstract: A method and system for causing a command-based personalized composite icon to be displayed in a communication stream are disclosed, the personalized composite icon including comprising a representation of a first user combined with a selected icon.

Abstract: A method and system for combining subsequent data in a communication stream including receiving an indication of a selection of a first image in a communication thread and identifying a user attribute setting associated with the first user. Based on one or more composite image generation rules, the method includes determining that the selected first image is compatible for converting into a composite image. The method further includes accessing a user attribute setting associated with a second user and generating the composite image based on the selected first image and the user attribute settings of the first and second users. The generated composite image is then caused to be displayed in the communication thread.

Abstract: A method and system for causing a command-based personalized composite template to be displayed in a communication stream are disclosed, the personalized composite template including representations of first and second users combined with a representation of a selected template.

Abstract: A method and system for combining subsequent data in a communication stream including receiving an indication of a selection of a first image in a communication thread and identifying a user attribute setting associated with the first user. Based on one or more composite image generation rules, the method includes determining that the selected first image is compatible for converting into a composite image. The method further includes accessing a user attribute setting associated with a second user and generating the composite image based on the selected first image and the user attribute settings of the first and second users. The generated composite image is then caused to be displayed in the communication thread.

Abstract: A method and system for generating consequences from combining subsequent data in a communication stream including analyzing a first message and a second message from a first and second user within a conversation group. Based on the analyzing, identifying a first context associated with the first message and a second context associated with the second message. Determining based on one or more rules that a combination of the first and second contexts satisfies a preset animation condition to display an animation and responsive to determining that an animation is to be displayed, generating an animation based on content from at least one of the first and second messages, and causing the animation to be displayed.