Mention someone in the description
This page explains how to use the @ symbol to mention someone in a post. You will learn to get the attention of a person by typing their name or pseudonym, with advice and conditions for the mention to work.
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🏷️ Mention someone in the description
When creating a post (text, photo, video), you can mention a person in the Description field to get their attention.
To mention someone, enter the @ symbol followed by the first characters of their user name.
A suggestions list appears automatically. Choose the person you wish to mention.
The person’s name will then appear highlighted in the description.
✅ Tips
- You can mention several persons in the same description by repeating the procedure.
- Mentioning someone sends them a notification that they are cited in your post.
⚠️ Important
- Mentions work only if the mentioned account exists and allows mentions.
- If you mention someone without an account, or who has disabled this option, the mention will not activate.
🔗 See also: Identify someone in a post
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FAQ
How to mention someone in a post?
In the description field (text), type @ followed by the beginning of their user name. A list pops up : pick the right person among the suggestions.
Can we mention several people?
Yes. You can repeat the procedure as many times as necessary to mention several accounts in a single post.
What happens when I mention someone?
They receive a notification telling them they have been cited in a post.
Why won't my mention work?
The mention will not be active if the account doesn't exist or if the person has disabled the possibility of being mentionned.
Is it different from tags?
Yes. The mention with @ appears in the post's text. The tags visually connect an account to the post via post options.