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Submission: On December 19 via api from ZA — Scanned from US
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Related topics × Outlook Mail Compose or reply * Create an email message * Suggested recipients * Show Bcc * Use @mentions * Add attachments * Check spelling * Add a reaction * Dictate emails Send, forward, or save * Out of office replies * Delay or schedule * Recall a message * Automatic forwarding * Read receipt * Save a file or draft * Manual sync * Open or save attachment * Open .eml, .msg, and .oft files Organize folders and favorites * Create a folder * Search folders * Move or copy an item * Change folder order * Use Favorites * Archive * Recover deleted items Organize using rules * Manage messages with rules * Stop processing rules * Auto forward messages * Import or export rules * Troubleshoot broken rules * Use conditional formatting Personalize and automate * Create a signature * Assign color categories * Automate with Quick Steps Customize your view * Use dark mode * Change default font * Change message list display * Use list view * Use Focused Inbox * View as conversations * Filter and sort messages * Show number of messages Teams in Outlook * Chat with recipients * Share an email * Status in Outlook Security * Phishing and suspicious behavior * Safe senders * Blocked senders * Protected messages * Open a protected message More help * Calendar, People and more Skip to main content Microsoft Support Support Support * Home * Microsoft 365 * Office * Products * Microsoft 365 * Outlook * Microsoft Teams * OneDrive * OneNote * Windows * Microsoft Edge * more ... * Devices * Surface * PC Accessories * Mobile * Xbox * PC Gaming * HoloLens * Surface Hub * Hardware warranties * Account & billing * Account * Microsoft Store & billing * Resources * Install Microsoft 365 * Community forums * Microsoft 365 Admins * Small Business Portal * Developer * Education * Report a support scam * Product safety * More * Buy Microsoft 365 * All Microsoft * GLOBAL * Microsoft 365 * Teams * Copilot * Windows * Surface * Xbox * Deals * Small Business * Support * Software Software * Windows Apps * AI * Outlook * OneDrive * Microsoft Teams * OneNote * Microsoft Edge * Skype * PCs & Devices PCs & Devices * Computers * Shop Xbox * Accessories * VR & mixed reality * Certified Refurbished * Trade-in for cash * Entertainment Entertainment * Xbox Game Pass Ultimate * PC Game Pass * Xbox games * PC and Windows games * Movies & TV * Business Business * Microsoft Cloud * Microsoft Security * Dynamics 365 * Microsoft 365 for business * Microsoft Power Platform * Windows 365 * Microsoft Industry * Small Business * Developer & IT Developer & IT * Azure * Developer Center * Documentation * Microsoft Learn * Microsoft Tech Community * Azure Marketplace * AppSource * Visual Studio * Other Other * Microsoft Rewards * Free downloads & security * Education * Gift cards * Licensing * Unlocked stories * View Sitemap Search Search for help * No results Cancel Sign in to your account Sign in Sign in with Microsoft Sign in or create an account. 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Related topics Outlook Mail Compose or reply * Create an email message * Suggested recipients * Show Bcc * Use @mentions * Add attachments * Check spelling * Add a reaction * Dictate emails Send, forward, or save * Out of office replies * Delay or schedule * Recall a message * Automatic forwarding * Read receipt * Save a file or draft * Manual sync * Open or save attachment * Open .eml, .msg, and .oft files Organize folders and favorites * Create a folder * Search folders * Move or copy an item * Change folder order * Use Favorites * Archive * Recover deleted items Organize using rules * Manage messages with rules * Stop processing rules * Auto forward messages * Import or export rules * Troubleshoot broken rules * Use conditional formatting Personalize and automate * Create a signature * Assign color categories * Automate with Quick Steps Customize your view * Use dark mode * Change default font * Change message list display * Use list view * Use Focused Inbox * View as conversations * Filter and sort messages * Show number of messages Teams in Outlook * Chat with recipients * Share an email * Status in Outlook Security * Phishing and suspicious behavior * Safe senders * Blocked senders * Protected messages * Open a protected message More help * Calendar, People and more USE @MENTIONS TO GET SOMEONE'S ATTENTION IN OUTLOOK Applies ToOutlook for Microsoft 365 Outlook 2024 Outlook 2021 Outlook 2019 New Outlook for Windows Outlook for Android Outlook for iOS Our free trial of Microsoft 365 is waiting for you Unlock now To capture someone's attention in an email or meeting invite, type the @ symbol followed by their name within the message or invite. Doing so will highlight their name and prompt Outlook to add them to the To line, ensuring they notice, and add the @ symbol next to their message in the Inbox. Select a tab option below for the version of Outlook you're using. What version of Outlook do I have? New OutlookClassic Outlook Note: If the steps under this New Outlook tab don't work, you may not be using new Outlook for Windows yet. Select Classic Outlook and follow those steps instead. FOR NEW OUTLOOK: USE @ IN THE BODY OF A MESSAGE OR MEETING INVITE 1. In the body of the email message or calendar invite, enter the @ symbol and the first few letters of the contact's first or last name. 2. When new Outlook offers you one or more suggestions, choose the contact you want to mention. By default, the contact's full name is included and added to the To: line. 3. You can delete a portion of the mention, for example, everything other than the person's first name. FILTER FOR MESSAGES THAT MENTION YOU If you receive a lot of email, you might want to filter the messages in a folder to see only those messages that mention you. 1. At the upper right of message list, select Filter. 2. Select @ Mentions me. Note: The Mentioned mail feature is only available for recipients using Exchange Server 2016, Exchange Server 2019, Exchange Online, or Outlook.com. The @ (at symbol) indicator is only available for Exchange Online or Outlook.com. ADD MENTION TO YOUR EMAIL COLUMNS TO SEE WHERE YOU ARE MENTIONED In the new Outlook for Windows, @mention tags are automatically shown in the message list. FOR CLASSIC OUTLOOK: USE @ IN THE BODY OF A MESSAGE OR MEETING INVITE 1. In the body of the email message or calendar invite, enter the @ symbol and the first few letters of the contact's first or last name. 2. When classic Outlook offers you one or more suggestions, choose the contact you want to mention. By default, the contact's full name is included and added to the To: line. 3. You can delete a portion of the mention, for example, everything other than the person's first name. FILTER FOR MESSAGES THAT MENTION YOU If you receive a lot of emails in classic Outlook, you might want to filter the messages in a folder to see only those messages that mention you. 1. At the upper right of message list, select the current filter label. 2. Under Filter, select Mentioned Mail. Note: The Mentioned mail feature is only available for recipients using Exchange Server 2016, Exchange Server 2019, Exchange Online, or Outlook.com. The @ (at symbol) indicator is only available for Exchange Online or Outlook.com. ADD MENTION TO YOUR EMAIL COLUMNS TO SEE WHERE YOU ARE MENTIONED In the message list in classic Outlook, you can add the Mention column to quickly see if you are @mentioned in an email. 1. Select the View tab, and under Current View, select View Settings. 2. Select Columns. 3. If Mention is not listed in the Show these columns in this order: list on the right side, change the available columns to All Mail fields. 4. Scroll down to Mention and select it. 5. Select Add and then OK and OK again. NEED MORE HELP? WANT MORE OPTIONS? Discover Community Explore subscription benefits, browse training courses, learn how to secure your device, and more. Microsoft 365 subscription benefits Microsoft 365 training Microsoft security Accessibility center Communities help you ask and answer questions, give feedback, and hear from experts with rich knowledge. Ask the Microsoft Community Microsoft Tech Community Windows Insiders Microsoft 365 Insiders Our free trial of Microsoft 365 is waiting for you Unlock now WAS THIS INFORMATION HELPFUL? Yes No Thank you! Any more feedback for Microsoft? Can you help us improve? (Send feedback to Microsoft so we can help.) What affected your experience? 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