Use the Mention person block in Workspace

The Mention person block belongs to Workspace Buttons. Mention or assign a workspace member inline in your text.

What it does

Mention or assign a workspace member inline in your text.

When to use it

• Add lightweight inline actions to text.
• Make reactions, bookmarks, or mentions visible where readers need them.
• Support collaboration without adding a full task board.

How to add it

1. Open a Workspace page where you have edit access.
2. Type / or open Explore blocks.
3. Choose Mention person.
4. Fill in the content, link, file, or settings shown by the block.
5. Use Block Settings when the block exposes additional options.

Tips

• Keep inline actions near the sentence they belong to.
• Use Quick poll when you need structured feedback.
• Use Board cards for task ownership.

Limitations

• You need Editor or Admin access to add or change this block.
• Viewer access allows reading and commenting where comments are enabled, but not editing block content.
• If the block depends on an external file, link, or service, that source must be accessible to the people viewing the page.

Related guides

• Use slash commands.
• Use Workspace blocks.
• Manage blocks.

FAQ

What is the Mention person block for? Mention or assign a workspace member inline in your text.

Can Viewers edit a Mention person block? No. Viewers can view and comment only.