Mastering Discord’s spoiler tags is a handy skill that helps you avoid accidentally revealing plot twists or sensitive information in your chats. Let me walk you through the different ways you can hide those juicy details until people are ready to see them.
Text Spoilers
The quickest way to create a spoiler in Discord is by using two vertical bars (||) on each side of your text. Simply type it like this: ||your secret text|| and Discord will automatically hide it behind a gray bar. When someone’s curious enough, they can click to reveal what’s hidden.
For example:
||Darth Vader is Luke’s father|| will appear as a censored block until clicked.
Different Ways to Add Spoiler Tags
Using Discord’s Built-in Interface
If you’re not a fan of typing out the symbols, here’s a more visual approach:
1. Highlight the text you want to hide
2. Right-click the selected text
3. Choose “Mark as Spoiler” from the menu
Mobile Device Method
On your phone, you’ve got two options:
– Use the same || symbols around your text
– Long-press the text and select the “Mark as Spoiler” option
Spoiler Tags for Images
Here’s something many people don’t realize – you can also mark images as spoilers! When uploading a picture:
1. Click the + button to upload
2. Before sending, click the “Mark as spoiler” checkbox
3. Your image will now appear blurred until clicked
Quick Tips for Spoiler Success
I’ve found these practices particularly helpful:
– Always test your spoiler tags in a private channel first
– Remember there’s no space between the || and your text
– Make sure both opening and closing tags are present
– Consider marking entire messages as spoilers rather than single words
Remember, while it might seem like a small feature, using spoiler tags shows consideration for others in your Discord community. Whether you’re discussing the latest episode of your favorite show or sharing sensitive information, mastering this simple tool can make a big difference in how your messages are received.
Keep in mind that some mobile apps might handle spoilers differently, so it’s always good to give your friends a heads-up if you’re sharing something particularly sensitive. Now go forth and spoiler responsibly!
