zulip/templates/zerver/help/alert-words.md

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Alert Words

Zulip allows you to define custom alert words and phrases. When they are used in any stream you are subscribed to, it works similarly to being @-mentioned by another user.

Adding Alert Words

{!go-to-the.md!} Custom Alert Words {!settings.md!}

  1. Type the word/phrase you wish to be notified for into the text box, then click the Add Alert Word button.

Once these steps are completed, you should see something similar to:

Alert Settings

If any alert words are mentioned, they will be highlighted within the message, and you will be alerted in accordance with your notification settings.

Example Notification

Removing Alert Words

Alert Words can be removed easily in the settings menu, by clicking the red bin button (Trash Can) next to the word/phrase to be deleted.