{"id":87120,"date":"2026-08-03T12:26:03","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T11:26:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/churchtools.academy\/help\/non-knowledgebase\/uncategorized\/text-editor-what-are-mentions-and-how-can-i-use-them\/"},"modified":"2026-08-05T15:02:57","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T14:02:57","password":"","slug":"text-editor-what-are-mentions-and-how-can-i-use-them","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/churchtools.academy\/en\/help\/my-churchtools\/text-editor\/text-editor-what-are-mentions-and-how-can-i-use-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Text Editor \u2013 What are mentions and how to use them?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group ct-box ct-box-blue has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-74648fa9a9506de5179716347194bc98 is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1ccdadb1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:8px;border-left-color:#e7c000;border-left-width:0.5rem;color:#3f3400;background-color:#ffe5644d;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0.5rem;margin-right:0.5rem;margin-bottom:0rem;margin-left:0.5rem\"><strong>Important<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0rem;margin-right:0.5rem;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-left:0.5rem\">To start with, our new text editor is available <strong>in the wiki and for posts<\/strong>. It will then be rolled out step by step to many other areas of ChurchTools\u2014for an even more consistent and convenient way to edit your content. <\/p>\n<\/aside>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you create a page or write a new post in the wiki, you&#8217;ll be using our text editor. Depending on where you are in ChurchTools\u2014whether on the web or in the app\u2014the editor offers a customized set of features. Here, we&#8217;ll explain how to insert what are called &#8221; <strong>mentions&#8221;<\/strong> into your text.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mentions<\/strong> are links to ChurchTools content, such as people, groups, songs, or wiki pages. They are visual elements that can be embedded directly into the text and are graphically much higher quality than simple links. This gives you many options for highlighting, for example, contact people or sign up groups on your wiki pages or in your posts.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to add a mention?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To do this, enter the forward slash &#8220;<code>\/\"<\/code> &#8221; in the text and select <em><strong>&#8220;Mention&#8221;<\/strong><\/em> section which element you want to insert. Alternatively, you can also insert the mention using the corresponding icon on the right side of the editor. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can mention the following elements:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Person<\/strong> \u2013 link directly to a person, e.g., the leader of the Scout troop or the preacher for the upcoming church service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Group<\/strong> \u2013 link to a group, such as your congregation&#8217;s home groups or the sign up group for the congregation retreat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wiki page<\/strong> \u2013 link to a relevant wiki page, such as the current cleaning schedule or the collection of games available for loan at the congregetion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Song<\/strong> \u2013 Link to a song from ChurchTools, e.g., the new songs for the music team or birthday song requests from those turning 80 or older<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What display modes are available, and how to switch between them? <\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By default, a mention is included in the display option <em><strong>In the text <\/strong><\/em>by default.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you hover your mouse over a mention, a small menu opens. Here you can \u2026 <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2026 the <em><strong>display<\/strong><\/em> via the drop-down menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8230; click the gear icon to access the<em> <strong>Settings<\/strong><\/em> . A preview window will open showing the available display options for this mention. For wiki pages and groups, additional helpful display options are available here (see below).  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2026 click the crossed-out chain icon <em>to remove<\/em> the <em><strong>link<\/strong><\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2026 use the arrow icon to <em><strong>open the linked page in a new browser tab<\/strong><\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/churchtools.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Deschd-\u00b7-Willkommen-bei-ChuToo-\u00b7-CTC-2026-07-30-at-12.10.18.png\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"456\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/churchtools.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Deschd-\u00b7-Willkommen-bei-ChuToo-\u00b7-CTC-2026-07-30-at-12.10.18.png\" alt=\"Screenshot Mentions Menu Options\" class=\"wp-image-86899\" style=\"width:241px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/churchtools.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Deschd-\u00b7-Willkommen-bei-ChuToo-\u00b7-CTC-2026-07-30-at-12.10.18.png 456w, https:\/\/churchtools.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Deschd-\u00b7-Willkommen-bei-ChuToo-\u00b7-CTC-2026-07-30-at-12.10.18-260x300.png 260w, https:\/\/churchtools.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Deschd-\u00b7-Willkommen-bei-ChuToo-\u00b7-CTC-2026-07-30-at-12.10.18-360x415.png 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 456px) 100vw, 456px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can display a mention in various ways. The editor offers <strong>the<\/strong> following <strong>options<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>In the text<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 Displays the mention concisely within the text.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong>Classic List View<\/strong><\/em> (only for wiki categories and some group options) &#8211; Displays the items in a classic list.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Compact Card<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 Displays a small card with an image or icon and a name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Wide Map<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 Displays the mention as a wide map across the available page width.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Visual Map<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 Displays a larger map with a stronger visual focus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong>Registration Button<\/strong><\/em> (for groups only) \u2014 Dynamically shows whether you can join a group, for example, or whether you&#8217;ve already joined it (see below).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Link<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 Converts the address into a simple link. It is then no longer a mention, and you can no longer easily switch to a different view via the menu. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the end of this page, we&#8217;ve compiled all the images into a single screenshot. Scroll all the way down and take a look. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Registration Button<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The &#8220;Sign up&#8221; button is a particularly convenient feature for individual groups, as it automatically adapts to you as the viewer. Depending on the group\u2019s visibility as well as your Login and membership status, it shows you, for example, whether you can join the group or are already a member. If you don\u2019t have access to the group or its content, a corresponding note will be displayed instead.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This makes the &#8220;Sign Up&#8221; button ideal, for example, for creating posts or wiki pages about recreational activities or for inviting people to your next summer party. With a single click, interested people can sign up right away without having to follow any additional links. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The &#8220;Sign up&#8221; button will also appear on many group cards if you&#8217;re not yet a member of the group.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mentions Settings<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click the gear icon in the menu to open the mentions <strong>settings<\/strong>. Depending on the mention, additional options will be available here. <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>Contents<\/em><\/strong> (1) &#8211; Here you can choose what should be displayed for wiki pages and groups, e.g., all pages in a wiki category or only the members of a specific Role within a group.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong>Display<\/strong><\/em> (2) &#8211; shows you the visualizations available for the current mention and the selected content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Empty State<\/em><\/strong> (3) &#8211; In this field, you can specify what users see when there is nothing to display or when they do not have permission to view the content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/churchtools.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Deschd-\u00b7-Willkommen-bei-ChuToo-\u00b7-CTC-2026-07-30-at-14.36.26-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1865\" height=\"1162\" src=\"https:\/\/churchtools.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Deschd-\u00b7-Willkommen-bei-ChuToo-\u00b7-CTC-2026-07-30-at-14.36.26-1.png\" alt=\"Screenshot Mentions Settings\" class=\"wp-image-86922\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.6050156739811912;width:720px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/churchtools.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Deschd-\u00b7-Willkommen-bei-ChuToo-\u00b7-CTC-2026-07-30-at-14.36.26-1.png 1865w, https:\/\/churchtools.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Deschd-\u00b7-Willkommen-bei-ChuToo-\u00b7-CTC-2026-07-30-at-14.36.26-1-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/churchtools.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Deschd-\u00b7-Willkommen-bei-ChuToo-\u00b7-CTC-2026-07-30-at-14.36.26-1-1024x638.png 1024w, https:\/\/churchtools.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Deschd-\u00b7-Willkommen-bei-ChuToo-\u00b7-CTC-2026-07-30-at-14.36.26-1-768x479.png 768w, https:\/\/churchtools.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Deschd-\u00b7-Willkommen-bei-ChuToo-\u00b7-CTC-2026-07-30-at-14.36.26-1-1536x957.png 1536w, https:\/\/churchtools.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Deschd-\u00b7-Willkommen-bei-ChuToo-\u00b7-CTC-2026-07-30-at-14.36.26-1-360x224.png 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1865px) 100vw, 1865px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group ct-box ct-box-blue has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1ccdadb1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:8px;border-left-color:#22c55e;border-left-width:0.5rem;background-color:#dcfce7;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0.5rem;margin-right:0.5rem;margin-bottom:0rem;margin-left:0.5rem\"><strong>Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0rem;margin-right:0.5rem;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-left:0.5rem\">Use the various visual elements strategically. Too many graphic elements in or around a text can sometimes be more confusing than informative. <br>The <strong>&#8220;In Text<\/strong> &#8221; and &#8221; <strong>Compact Map<\/strong> &#8221; options work very well when the link is part of a sentence.<br>A <strong>classic list<\/strong> provides a quick overview and updates automatically when changes are made.<br>A <strong>wide card<\/strong> is a great way to note additional content at the end of a paragraph or article.<br>A <strong>visual map<\/strong> really highlights the note you want to draw attention to and is a real eye-catcher that draws people in.<br>The <strong>registration button<\/strong> is especially handy for your next recreational activity, the big summer festival, or the next confirmation class.<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A small gallery&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s what all the displays look like for groups, for example:<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/churchtools.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Erwaehnenswert.-\u00b7-Willkommen-bei-ChuToo-\u00b7-CTC-2026-07-30-at-18.13.34.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1970\" height=\"1956\" src=\"https:\/\/churchtools.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Erwaehnenswert.-\u00b7-Willkommen-bei-ChuToo-\u00b7-CTC-2026-07-30-at-18.13.34.png\" alt=\"Screenshot: Overview of all views for mentions\" class=\"wp-image-86935\" srcset=\"https:\/\/churchtools.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Erwaehnenswert.-\u00b7-Willkommen-bei-ChuToo-\u00b7-CTC-2026-07-30-at-18.13.34.png 1970w, https:\/\/churchtools.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Erwaehnenswert.-\u00b7-Willkommen-bei-ChuToo-\u00b7-CTC-2026-07-30-at-18.13.34-300x298.png 300w, https:\/\/churchtools.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Erwaehnenswert.-\u00b7-Willkommen-bei-ChuToo-\u00b7-CTC-2026-07-30-at-18.13.34-1024x1017.png 1024w, https:\/\/churchtools.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Erwaehnenswert.-\u00b7-Willkommen-bei-ChuToo-\u00b7-CTC-2026-07-30-at-18.13.34-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/churchtools.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Erwaehnenswert.-\u00b7-Willkommen-bei-ChuToo-\u00b7-CTC-2026-07-30-at-18.13.34-768x763.png 768w, https:\/\/churchtools.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Erwaehnenswert.-\u00b7-Willkommen-bei-ChuToo-\u00b7-CTC-2026-07-30-at-18.13.34-1536x1525.png 1536w, https:\/\/churchtools.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Erwaehnenswert.-\u00b7-Willkommen-bei-ChuToo-\u00b7-CTC-2026-07-30-at-18.13.34-360x357.png 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1970px) 100vw, 1970px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group ct-artikel-zum-weiterlesen has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-79a8db7e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:8px;background-color:#f9fafb;margin-top:24px;margin-bottom:24px;padding-top:32px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:32px;padding-left:24px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Read more<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/churchtools.academy\/en\/help\/my-churchtools\/text-editor\/how-to-use-the-text-editor\/\" data-type=\"docs\" data-id=\"70932\">How to use the text editor?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"highlight\"><a href=\"https:\/\/churchtools.academy\/en\/help\/my-churchtools\/text-editor\/text-editor-what-views-are-available-to-me\/\" data-type=\"docs\" data-id=\"78466\">Text Editor \u2013 What views are available to me?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/churchtools.academy\/en\/help\/my-churchtools\/text-editor\/text-editor-what-formatting-options-are-available\/\" data-type=\"docs\" data-id=\"78468\">Text Editor \u2013 What formatting options are available?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/churchtools.academy\/en\/help\/my-churchtools\/text-editor\/text-editor-how-can-i-insert-tables-images-and-dividing-lines\/\" data-type=\"docs\" data-id=\"78470\">Text Editor \u2013 How to insert tables, images, and dividing lines?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you create a page or write a new post in the wiki, you&#8217;ll be using our text editor. Depending on where you are in ChurchTools\u2014whether on the web or in the app\u2014the editor offers a customized set of features. Here, we&#8217;ll explain how to insert what are called &#8221; mentions&#8221; into your text. 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