h1. Channel List

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The Channel List shows all the channels, number of channel users, channel modes (on some networks) and the channel topics on the network, it can be filtered to search for specific channel names or topic.

It supports [[Formatting Text|Control Codes]] in the Topics.

_Hidden or secret channels are not available in the Channel Lists from the network._

h2. Opening the Channel List

The Channel List can be opened by clicking [[Menubar_Control|Menubar]] -> Tools -> Channel List, by typing the [[/list]] command in the [[Editbox Control|Editbox]] or by pressing the %(key)ALT% + %(key)L% keys.

The Channel List will also be automatically opened when connecting to a server with no auto join channels unless the *Don't show thix box again* checkbox is checked.

h2. Getting the Channel List

The Channel List must be retrieved from the network, you can do that by pressing the *Get List* button, this can take a while to finish on networks with many channels.

h2. Filtering

To filter/search for specific channel names or topics, enter the filter term in the *Filter channel* textbox, this can be done before or after getting the channel List.

A minimum and maximum number of users can be entered as well.

h2. Join Channels

To join a channel, either right-click a channel in the Channel List and click the *Join Channel* menu item or type the channel name(s) in the *Join Channels* textbox then click the *Join* button.

_Channel names can be separated with comma._

h2. Add to Favorites List

To add channel to the [[Favorites_Dialog|Favorites List]], right-click the Channel in the Channel List and click the *Add to Favorites* menu item.

h2. Save Channel List to file

To save the Channel List to a file click the *Save* button.

h2. Changing Channel List font

To change the Channel List font, right-click anywhere in the Channel List and click the *Change Font* menu item.