Tags let you reach a group of people in a team, like “advisors” or “front desk,” without typing each name. When you @mention a tag in a channel, everyone with that tag gets a notification.
Create a tag
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Hover over the team, then select More options (…) > Manage tags.
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Create a tag, give it a name and a description, and add the team members who should have it.
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Team owners create and manage tags. Members can too, if an owner allows it. Owners turn this on under More options (…) > Manage team > Settings > @mentions.
Mention a tag in a channel
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In a channel conversation, type @ and the tag name.
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Select the tag from the list, then send your message.
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Everyone with the tag gets a notification in Activity.
Start a chat with a tag
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In the To field, type the tag name and select it. Everyone with the tag is added.
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Write your message and send it.
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Can’t create a tag?
If you don’t see Manage tags, or can’t create one, you may not be a team owner, or members may not be allowed to create tags in that team. Ask a team owner.
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