Formatting and tools to use on threads

Format your content

Use the inline tool selector to format your content on a thread, comment or reply. You can format your text, add code, hyperlink text, add a photo or video, or add a GIF. 

 To access formatting tools:

1. Highlight your text or press enter to start a new line
2. Click on the  to open the formatting bar
3. Select the tool you'd like to use

Add someone directly to your content

When you’re writing a thread or response, use @ to @-mention someone directly. They’ll receive a notification letting them know they were mentioned on the thread or response.

If you're a part of an organization, you can also add a user list to get the attention of a specific group of people.

Add a photo or video

To add a photo or video to your content:

1. Start a new line in the thread or response you’re writing
2. Click expand the format bar
3. Click on the paperclip  
4. Upload as many photos or videos as you’d like to appear in the thumbnail. Viewers will be able to open the images individually. 
5. Give it a title and description (optional)

You can also drag or copy and paste the photo or video into the thread or response.

Add a GIF

To add a GIF to your content:

1. Start a new line in the thread or response you’re writing in
2. Click  to expand the format bar
3. Click on GIF 
4. Search GIPHY to find the GIF you want to use
5. Edit the GIF title and description (optional)