zulip/templates/zerver/help/mention-a-user-or-group.md

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# 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
{start_tabs}
{!start-composing.md!}
2. Type `@` followed by a few letters from a name or email address.
3. Pick the appropriate user or user group from the autocomplete.
{end_tabs}
### From the user list
{start_tabs}
1. Hover over a user in the right sidebar.
1. Click the ellipsis (<i class="zulip-icon ellipsis-v-solid"></i>) to the right.
1. Select **Reply mentioning user**.
{end_tabs}
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 `@`.
{start_tabs}
{!start-composing.md!}
2. Type `@_` followed by a few letters from a name or email address.
3. Pick the appropriate user or user group from the autocomplete.
{end_tabs}
## 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)