In Microsoft Teams (free), you can easily get someone’s attention in a group chat or community using @ mentions.
To @ mention someone in a group chat:
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Go to the chat and type an @ into the Type a new message window.
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Start typing the person’s name directly after the @; any matching names in the chat will display above the Type a message window, and you can select the one you want.
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After selecting the person you want to mention, type your message, then select the Send button.
The person you mentioned will receive a notification, which they can select to view your message.
To @ mention someone in a community:
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Go to the community and type an @ into the Type a new message window.
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Start typing the person’s name directly after the @; any matching names in the community will display above the Type a message window, and you can select the one you want.
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After selecting the person you want to mention, type your message, then select the Send button.
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For more help, contact support or ask a question in the Microsoft Teams Community.