How to Tag Someone on Twitter in 5 Steps
Tagging someone on social media is a convenient and enjoyable way to grab their attention. Although it may use up some of your precious 280 characters on Twitter, tagging has its benefits. It allows you to make others aware of your post, whether it’s a friend, family member, admired personality, or potential client. By tagging someone, you can increase the visibility of your post, garner appreciation, and even boost sales if you’re using Twitter for business purposes.
Tagging Someone in a Twitter Post
The most common way to tag someone on Twitter is by including their handle in your post. The process is similar on both computers and mobile devices, with minor differences. Follow the steps below to learn how to tag someone on Twitter.
Step 1: Log in to Twitter
Visit the Twitter website or open the app on your smartphone. Make sure you’re logged in by checking the top right corner. If not, log in before proceeding.
Step 2: Locate the Compose Box
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Once logged in, you’ll see a box at the top of the screen, next to your profile icon. This is the compose box, used to create tweets. On a computer browser, it will display the words “What’s happening?“.
Step 3: Write Your Post
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Compose your tweet in the box. Remember, you only have 280 characters in total, and tagging someone will consume some of those characters.
Step 4: Tag Someone Using the ‘@’ Symbol
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When you’re satisfied with your post’s content, you can tag someone by typing the ‘@’ symbol anywhere within your tweet. After the ‘@’, start typing the username of the person you want to tag. Twitter will provide a list of suggestions based on what you’ve typed, allowing you to select the right person.
Step 5: Review and Send Your Post
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Once your post is complete and you’ve tagged the necessary people, click the blue ‘Tweet‘ button at the bottom right of the compose box. This will publish your tweet, displaying it below the box on your profile’s feed. The person you’ve tagged will receive a notification.
Tagging Someone on Twitter Using a Mobile Device
Tagging someone on Twitter through a mobile device follows a similar process, with slight interface differences. Refer to the steps below for guidance.
Step 1: Log in to the Twitter App
Open the Twitter app on your mobile device and log in. You’ll be directed to your home feed, where you’ll find updates from your acquaintances and suggested content.
Step 2: Access the Compose Box
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Instead of a compose box at the top of the screen, you’ll find a blue button with a feathered quill and a plus sign in the bottom right corner. Tap this button to bring up the compose box.
Step 3: Compose Your Post and Tag
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Compose your tweet as desired. To tag someone, tap the prompt labelled ‘Who’s in this photo?‘ located directly below your photo and above the media button. Tag the desired person and proceed with tweeting.
Tagging Someone in a Twitter Photo
Similar to other social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook, Twitter allows you to tag people in photos. However, many users are unaware of this feature. Follow the steps below to learn how to tag someone in a Twitter photo.
Step 1: Compose Your Tweet
Begin by composing the tweet you’d like to post.
Step 2: Insert an Image into Your Post
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To add an image on a computer browser, click the Media button located below the compose box. It’s the leftmost icon.
Step 3: Choose an Image and Insert
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Select the desired image from your computer and click ‘Open‘ to add it to your tweet.
Step 4: Tag Someone in Your Photo
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Locate the ‘Tag people‘ button at the bottom left of your image, above the media button. Clicking this button will bring up a window where you can type the username of the person you wish to tag.
Step 5: Select the Person and Post
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Once you’ve selected the person from the list, click ‘Done‘ in the top right corner and proceed to post your tweet as usual.
Activating Photo Tagging for Your Twitter Account
Note that not everyone can be tagged in photos on Twitter. Some users prefer privacy or may not know how to enable this option. Here’s how you can enable photo tagging on your account.
Step 1: Access Your Profile Settings
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On a computer, click the ‘More‘ tab on the left side of the screen to reveal the ‘Settings and Support‘ tab. For mobile devices, tap your profile icon in the top left corner.
Step 2: Open Your Privacy Settings
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Click ‘Settings and privacy‘ to access your account settings.
Step 3: Locate Your Tagging Settings
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Once in the account settings, find the ‘Audience and tagging‘ settings within the ‘Privacy and safety‘ tab.
Step 4: Access Your Photo Tagging Settings
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Click ‘Photo tagging‘ to open further options.
Step 5: Adjust Your Photo Tagging Preferences
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You can either disable photo tagging entirely or allow only your followers to tag you in photos. The choice is yours.
Wrap Up
Once you’ve familiarized yourself with the process, mentioning someone on Twitter in a tweet or photo is simple. By using the ‘@’ symbol, you can tag someone in a tweet by selecting their username. For photos, click the media button to add an image, then click the ‘Tag people’ prompt and select the person. The process is nearly identical on mobile, except that the prompt is labeled ‘Who’s in this photo?’.
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