If you need someone's attention you can address them directly in your message with a mention. You can mention someone in a 1:1 or group conversation.
On desktop
Inside the conversation:
- Type @ and you will get a list of the group participants:
- Select one of the suggestions in the list to confirm the mention:
- Type a message and press the enter key:
If a person changes their name after being mentioned, the name in those mentions will not be changed. The new name will be shown in future mentions of that person.
On mobile
On iOS
In the conversation:
- Type @ in the text field.
- Select the relevant participants you want to mention.
On Android
In the conversation:
- Select the @ button or type @ in the text field.
- Select the relevant participants you want to mention.