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Tag users in comments to notify them and bring them into the conversation.
Use the @ symbol followed by a username to mention users in comments or replies.
What happens:
Type @ followed by the user's name:
@
@john What do you think about this feature? @sarah Have you tried this workflow?
As you type, an autocomplete dropdown appears:
Mention multiple users in one comment:
Great idea! @john and @sarah might have insights on this. I'd also love to hear from @mike on the technical feasibility.
Mentioned users receive an email:
Subject: You were mentioned in a comment
Content:
Mentionable users:
Cannot mention:
Users can mention admins to:
Example:
@admin When can we expect this feature?
Admins receive mention notifications and can respond directly in the thread.
Do mention:
Don't:
Be specific:
@sarah You mentioned a similar need in your request. How does this compare?
Provide context:
@john As our mobile lead, what's your take on the implementation complexity?
Users can control mention notifications in Email Preferences:
User Mentions
Tag users in comments to notify them and bring them into the conversation.
How Mentions Work
Use the @ symbol followed by a username to mention users in comments or replies.
What happens:
Mentioning Users
Basic Syntax
Type
@followed by the user's name:Autocomplete
As you type, an autocomplete dropdown appears:
@Multiple Mentions
Mention multiple users in one comment:
Mention Notifications
Email Notification
Mentioned users receive an email:
Subject: You were mentioned in a comment
Content:
Who Can Be Mentioned
Mentionable users:
Cannot mention:
Admin Mentions
Mentioning Admins
Users can mention admins to:
Example:
Admin Responses
Admins receive mention notifications and can respond directly in the thread.
Best Practices
For Users
Do mention:
Don't:
For Productive Discussions
Be specific:
Provide context:
Privacy Considerations
Users can control mention notifications in Email Preferences:
Next Steps