> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.spreo.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.spreo.io/boards/mentions.md).

# Mentions

Mentions are a great way to directly message a member of your team when you want their input or to make them aware of specific comments or content on your boards.

### Using Mentions

To mention someone, simply type @ and continue to type their name, or type @ and select Mention from the options that appear. You can mention multiple people in the same board element.

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Creating a mention will notify your team mate in the Notifications menu and share a link directly to the object you mentioned them on.

{% hint style="warning" %}
Note - if you mention someone in a [private](/boards/hide-and-show-sticky-notes.md) sticky note or index card, they will **not** be notified, even after the note is revealed. Edit the note once it is visible to send the notification.
{% endhint %}

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Mentions are supported in:

* Sticky notes
* Index cards
* Task cards
* Roadmap cards
* Text blocks
* Shapes
* Pages
* Comments

You are not notified when you mention yourself, and people who cannot open the board are not notified.


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