Get someone's attention with an @mention

Call out the right person in a busy chat and know when they've seen it.

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An @mention calls someone out in a chat and asks them to acknowledge your message. They get a notification, and the chat shows a blue pulsing indicator until they respond.

Start here

iPhone

  1. Open the chat.
  2. Type @ followed by the person's first name, for example: Hi @Jaime, please send the patient's labs.
  3. Send the message.

Android

  1. Open the chat.
  2. Type @ followed by the person's first name, for example: Hi @Jaime, please send the patient's labs.
  3. Send the message.

Web

  1. Open the chat.
  2. Type @ followed by the person's first name, for example: Hi @Jaime, please send the patient's labs.
  3. Send the message.

Mention everyone in a group

iPhone

  1. In a group chat, type @All in your message.
  2. Send the message.

Android

  1. In a group chat, type @All in your message.
  2. Send the message.

Web

  1. In a group chat, type @All in your message.
  2. Send the message.
  • Tap or click the Read Receipt Status on your message to see who has acknowledged it.
  • The person you mention sees a bold blue border and an [ACK] button on your message.
  • Your organization can set up teams so you can mention a whole set of people at once.
  • Your organization may limit who can use @All.
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