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diff --git a/doc/help/Messaging.md b/doc/help/Messaging.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..03adc1ce8 --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/help/Messaging.md @@ -0,0 +1,34 @@ +# Messaging + +## Writing Messages + +You can write messages using the input box with the text "Write a message..." at the bottom of Mattermost. + +Press **ENTER** to send a message. Use **Ctrl+ENTER** to create a new line without sending a message. + +## Formatting Messages + +Mattermost messages are formatted using a standard called "markdown". Here are examples: + +| Text Entered | How it appears | +|:---------------|:---------------| +|`**bold**`| **bold** | +| `_italic_`|_italic_| +|`[hyperlink](http://mattermost.org)`|[hyperlink](http://mattermost.org)| +|``|| + +## Mentioning Teammates + +You can mention a teammate by using the `@` symbol plus their username to send them a special notification to draw their attention. + +For example, you might write: + +``` +@alice how did your interview go with the new candidate? +``` + +Which sends a special mention notification to **alice** to check your message. + +To mention a teammate, press `@` and you should see a list of team members who can be messaged. You can either type their username or use the **Up** and **Down** arrow keys and then **ENTER** to select them to be mentioned. + +You can configure how you'd like to be alerted about mentions of your username, your first name, your nickname, or other keywords from **Account Settings** > **Notifications** and you can set channel-specific preferences from **[Channel Name]** > **Notification Preferences** |