Is there a way to create a shortcut action that will mention someone that is in a specific iMessage group or Note? In my case, I’m appending a note that is created and has another collaborator. I’m wanting to add the current date and then mention that other person.
iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 15
Hi Pthfnder,
Thanks for contacting Apple Support Communities!
You can mention someone in a group message but the same doesn't apply to Notes.
If you'd like to learn more about how to mention someone in iMessage, this article will guide you: Reply to specific messages on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
"How to use mentions
Depending on your contact's settings, a mention can notify them even if they've muted the conversation. To change this notification setting, go to Settings > Messages, then turn Notify Me on or off."
To learn more about the collaboration features in Notes, here's a handy resource for you: Share notes and collaborate on iPhone - Apple Support
Take care!
I tried looking thru the user guide but nothing on mentions in shortcuts. I’ll try the product feedback now… I really don’t think its possible at this point in time. I just wonder how the formula would read if someone left the note you’re referencing. Unless the shortcut kicked back a message saying “@whoever has left the specified noted you are referencing”.
Its almost the exact the same process in notes… Create a note under iCloud location, add collaborators, and when you @ someone, they get a notification they’ve been “@‘d”.
My question is, can it be done with an automation (like with a NFC tag) in the shortcuts app?
Hi Pthfnder,
Thanks for following up. The Shortcuts User Guide is a great resource to cover automating processes with the Shortcuts app, so you might check that out to see if you can set up something similar to what you describe. If you'd like, you can always submit your feedback to Apple as well: Product Feedback - Apple
Have a good one.
Shortcuts action to mention someone
