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How to use @ on twitter

Matty Erickson 3 min read

To use the “@” symbol on Twitter, simply type it before the username of the person or organization you wish to mention. For example, if you wanted to mention the account for the National Weather Service, you would type “@NWS.” If you’re replying to a specific tweet, you can also hit the “reply” button on the tweet and the “@” symbol and the username will appear in the tweet composer for you.

When you type the “@” symbol, Twitter will bring up a list of suggested accounts for you to choose from. If you’re not sure of the exact spelling or handle of the account you want to mention, this can be a helpful way to find the right one. Once you’ve found the account you want to mention, simply click on it or continue typing the username. Your tweet will then be sent with the “@” symbol and the username included.

How to change your @ on twitter

If you want to change your “@” on Twitter, simply click on the settings icon in the top right corner of your screen. Then, click on “Account.” From there, you can change your username by clicking on the “Username” field and entering in a new one. Be sure to click “Save changes” when you’re finished. If you change your mind and want to go back to your old username, simply click “Revert to previous.”

If you change your “@” on Twitter, your followers will still be able to find you by searching for your old username. Your new username will appear next to your old one in the search results. However, people who have you bookmarked or favorited under your old username will need to update their bookmark or favorites list with your new username.

What is @ on twitter and what does it mean

The “@” symbol on Twitter is used to mention other users in tweets. When you type the “@” symbol, a list of suggested accounts will appear for you to choose from. You can also use the “@” symbol to reply to specific tweets. The “@” symbol and the username will appear in the tweet composer for you.

Mentions are a way to get a specific message to another user, or to start a conversation with them. When you include “@username” in your tweet, that person will get a notification that you mentioned them. You can also use the “Reply” function on a specific tweet to reply to someone. The “@username” will appear in the tweet composer for you.

If you want to change your “@” on Twitter, simply click on the settings icon in the top right corner of your screen. Then, click on “Account.” From there, you can change your username by clicking on the “Username” field and entering in a new one. Be sure to click “Save changes” when you’re finished. If you change your mind and want to go back to your old username, simply click “Revert to previous.”

When to use @ on twitter

You can use the “@” symbol on Twitter to mention other users in tweets, or to reply to specific tweets. The “@” symbol and the username will appear in the tweet composer for you. You can also use the “Reply” function on a specific tweet to reply to someone. The “@username” will appear in the tweet composer for you.

If you want to get a specific message to another user, or start a conversation with them, you can mention them in your tweet by including “@username.” The person you mention will get a notification that you mentioned them.

When should I not use the “@” symbol?

You should not use the “@” symbol if you do not want the person you are mentioning to be notified that you mentioned them. If you do not want to start a conversation with someone, or get a message to them specifically, you can omit the “@” symbol.

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