Adding hashtags to Posts can help your Members easily search for and locate topics of interest. Follow the steps below to create a hashtag or use a hashtag in a post.
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CREATE HASHTAGS
Desktop and Mobile Web
When creating a Post, hashtags can be used to search all the posted content with the same subject. Using a hashtag makes it easier for Members to find relevant content and categorize messages.
Follow the steps below to create a new hashtag:
- Type "#" followed by text into the textbox for a Discussion Post.
- Click the Post button.
Once you have added a Post to the Feed with a hashtag, that will become an existing tag for your Community. Existing hashtags will appear after typing "#" and at least three letters.
Note that punctuation and spaces are not supported in hashtags. Instead, use capitalization or the underscore “_”. For example, #HashtagsAreGreat or #hashtags_are_great
Email Posts and Comments
When creating a Post by email, add tags to your Post directly from the email client. Follow the steps below to use a hashtag in an email:
- Add # in the body of the email.
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Enter your keyword or words after the #.
- Note that punctuation and spaces are not supported in hashtags. When adding a hashtag, do not use a space. Instead, use capitalization or the underscore “_” like #HashtagsAreGreat or #hashtags_are_great.
- Send your email.
Your Community site will automatically recognize the hashtag and tag the Post.
USE HASHTAGS
Desktop and Mobile Web
Any hashtags included in Forj Connect Posts will be hyperlinked and will take you directly into your Community. This will display all relevant Posts under that hashtag.
- Click the Post from within the Community.
- Click the hashtag from the pop-out window.
This will filter for the linked hashtag.
Email Posts and Comments
Any hashtags included in Forj Connect Posts will be hyperlinked and will take you directly into your Community. This will display all relevant Posts under that hashtag.
- Click the hashtag from within the email.
This will navigate to the Community filtering for the linked hashtag.