How to @Mention Contacts in the New Gmail: Step-by-Step Guide

In 2018, Google launched its redesigned Gmail, bringing visual enhancements and powerful new features to this essential email platform.

We've covered Nudge—what it is and how to enable or disable it: What is Nudge in Gmail? And how to turn it on and off. You're likely familiar with @mentioning from apps like Twitter, WhatsApp, and Telegram. Here's how to use it seamlessly in Gmail.

How to @Mention Other Users in Gmail

First, ensure you're on the new Gmail interface. If not, click the gear icon > Try Gmail new. You can always revert: 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.

Follow these steps to @mention someone:

Open Gmail in your browser.
Compose a new email.
In the body, type @ followed by the first few letters of their name or email.
Select from the matching suggestions that appear.
Their address auto-adds to recipients, including them in the thread.

Note: Unlike Nudge, you can't disable @mentions.

To remove someone later, delete them from the CC/BCC field—otherwise, they'll stay notified on replies.

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