# @-mention a team member

You can @-mention a team member to call their attention to a
message. @-mentions follow the same
[notification settings](/help/pm-mention-alert-notifications) as private
messages and alert words.

## From the compose box

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2. Type `@` followed by a few letters from their name or email address.

3. Pick the appropriate user from the autocomplete.

## From the user list

1. Hover over a user in the right sidebar.

1. Click the down chevron (<i class="fa fa-chevron-down"></i>) to the right.

1. Select **Reply mentioning user**.

Alternatively, click on the avatar of any user in the main message feed.

## Related articles

* [Notify everyone on a stream](/help/notify-everyone-on-a-stream)