<p>At times you’ll need to get a teammate’s attention in Twist. Whether you need them to answer a question, provide feedback or just respond sooner rather than later, sometimes you need to cut through the noise.</p>
<p>The easiest way to do that is by <strong>mentioning</strong> them. You can mention a teammate by typing <strong>@namehere</strong> in your comment or message.</p>
<div class="box-tip">If you're using a browser or the Windows app you can also mention a teammate by clicking the <strong>@ icon</strong> in the <a href="https://get.twist.help/hc/en-us/articles/115003623545" target="_self">Twist composer</a>.</div>
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<h2>How do I mention someone?</h2>
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<li>When writing a message or comment, simply type <strong>@</strong> or click the <strong>@ icon</strong> in the <a href="https://get.twist.help/hc/en-us/articles/115003623545" target="_self">Twist composer</a> and then begin typing out the name of the person you want to mention.</li>
<li>As you are typing out the name, you’ll see a list of names that match.</li>
<li>Click or tap the name you want, or keep typing until there’s only one option and hit enter to select it.</li>
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<p>When you mention someone in a thread or comment, they’re automatically added to the <strong>Tag</strong> field, which saves the time of manually having to select them before you post.</p>
<p>To see the profile for a mentioned person, simply click or tap on the mention:</p>
<p><img src="https://get.twist.help/hc/article_attachments/360000118040/Hovering_mentions.png" alt="Hovering_mentions.png" data-screenframe="" width="1456" height="282"></p>
<h2>What happens when I’m mentioned?</h2>
<p>When you’re mentioned, you receive a notification in your Inbox. You can easily spot the threads where you’ve been mentioned: they have a blue @ sign to their left.</p>
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<p>When you view a thread where you’re mentioned, your name will be highlighted in blue so you can quickly check the mention and follow up.</p>
<h2>FAQ</h2>
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<h4>Can I mention anybody in a thread?</h4>
<p>You can only mention someone in a thread if they’re in the same channel.</p>
<h4>Can I mention a group?</h4>
<p>You can’t mention groups at this point, only individuals.</p>
<h4>Can I mention someone when editing a message or comment?</h4>
<p>Yes, you can mention someone when editing a message or comment, however they <em>must have been notified in the original post of the message or comment</em>. They will receive a notification in their Inbox and the corresponding @ symbol to show that they’ve been mentioned.</p>
<h4>If I select someone to mention and then delete the mention before I hit send, will they be notified?</h4>
<p>No. They will only be notified when you hit send on your comment or message.</p>
<h4>Can I mention myself?</h4>
<p>Yes, if you really want to.</p>
<h4>Can I mention multiple people at once?</h4>
<p>Yes, you can mention as many people as you see fit.</p>
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