zulip/templates/zerver/help/at-mention-a-user.md

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# @-mention a user
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.
!!! warn ""
**Note**: An @-mention inside quoted text will not mention the user.
### From the compose box
{start_tabs}
{!start-composing.md!}
2. Type `@` followed by a few letters from their name or email address.
3. Pick the appropriate user from the autocomplete.
{end_tabs}
### From the user list
{start_tabs}
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**.
{end_tabs}
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)