To reply to a post, or reply to another reply:
1. Navigate to the appropriate message.
2. While viewing the full text of the post, click the Reply button. If you do not see the Reply button, then you either do not have permission to reply to posts in this instance of the portlet, or the post has been set up to restrict the ability of other users to reply.
3. Fill out the form as appropriate. If you need help with any particular field, see Attributes of posts and replies. Note that the Subject field is required.
4. If desired, click Preview. While looking at the preview, do not click Cancel unless you want to discard the post. (If you want to make changes, click Edit.)
5. Click Submit to publish your reply. In response, the system either publishes the reply or displays a message stating that moderator approval is required before your reply can be published.