# Channel Selector

The `Channel` selector field on Translate forms is a special type of field. By default, it contains a dropdown list of conversations, which may include public, private, group, and direct message (DM) channels. If the channel you are looking for is *not* present in the list, however, you can start typing in the field to *search* for channels that match your input.  The list updates as you enter each character.

<figure><img src="/files/e5wcI4rtf3GajJLrM0vt" alt=""><figcaption><p>Enter characters into the field to search through all channels</p></figcaption></figure>


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