# Mention a user or group

You can mention a team member or [user group](/help/user-groups) 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 a name or email address.

3. Pick the appropriate user or user group from the autocomplete.

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### From the user list

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1. Hover over a user in the right sidebar.

1. Click the ellipsis (<i class="zulip-icon zulip-icon-ellipsis-v-solid"></i>) to the right.

1. Select **Reply mentioning user**.

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

## Silently mention a user

A silent mention allows you to refer to a user without triggering a
notification. Silent mentions start with `@_` instead of `@`.

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

3. Pick the appropriate user or user group from the autocomplete.

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## Mention everyone on a stream

You can mention everyone on a stream with the `@**all**` mention. Use
sparingly! Used improperly, wildcard mentions can be annoying.

Note that this will not notify anyone who has muted the stream, and
users can disable receiving email/push notifications for these
wildcard mentions, either
[globally](/help/pm-mention-alert-notifications) or for [individual
streams](/help/stream-notifications).

## Related articles

* [Restrict wildcard mentions](/help/restrict-wildcard-mentions)