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How to mention (@) other users in the new Gmail

In 2018, Google finally released its redesigned Gmail app. Aside from on-screen visual improvements, the redesign also introduced several new features to the ubiquitous email service.

We've already looked at how to use the new scrolling feature What is Nudge in Gmail? And how to turn it on and off What is Nudge in Gmail? And how to turn it on and off In April 2018, Google rolled out the first major design overhaul of Gmail for several years, and it has several new features, including one called Nudge. Read More You are probably already familiar with the concept of using the @ Symbol to mention someone:It is a feature that is available in many other services, including Twitter, WhatsApp and Telegram. Now here we explain how to use it in Gmail..

How to mention (@) other users in Gmail

How to mention (@) other users in the new Gmail

First, you need to make sure that you have updated to the new version of Gmail. If you are still running the old interface, the mention function will not be available. To update to the latest version, go to Gear> Try new Gmail. Don't worry, it's possible to go back to the classic Hate the Gmail redesign? How to go back to the classic version of Gmail? Hate the Gmail redesign? Go back to classic Gmail If you've switched to the new Gmail design and feel lost, you can switch back just as easily. Read More

Clever? Now follow the step-by-step instructions below to enable the mention feature in Gmail:

  1. Open the Gmail app in a browser.
  2. Start composing a new email..
  3. While typing your message, type @ followed by the first few letters of a person's name.
  4. A list of anyone matching your search query will appear.
  5. Select the name of the person you want to mention..
  6. Your email address will be added to the recipient list and the person will become part of the email thread.

Note: Unlike the new push functionality, there is no way to disable the mention feature.

And remember, to remove someone from a thread after mentioning them, you'll need to remove them from the CC field of the address box, otherwise the person will be permanently aware of all future correspondence.

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