{"id":5269,"date":"2020-07-02T05:16:20","date_gmt":"2020-07-02T05:16:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/course.oeru.org\/support\/?page_id=5269"},"modified":"2020-07-02T05:16:20","modified_gmt":"2020-07-02T05:16:20","slug":"how-do-i-post-a-mastodon-toot-with-a-hashtag","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/course.oeru.org\/support\/faqs\/frequently-asked-questions\/how-do-i-post-a-mastodon-toot-with-a-hashtag\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I post a Mastodon toot with a hashtag?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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To make a text post, known as a Toot, enter the message you want to post in the “What is on your mind?” text box in the Compose column and click “TOOT”.\n<\/p>\n

\"Screenshot-Mastodon-Toot.png\"<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

You are limited to 500 characters per toot, but if you need to Toot more than this you can reply to your own toots so they will appear like a conversation. You can see the character countdown as you type.\n<\/p>\n

Often in courses you will be asked to include a hashtag on your Toots. Simply add the tag in the body of the message e.g. #lida101 .\n<\/p>\n

Note that hashtags begin with a “#”, can only contain letters and numbers, and must contain at least one letter. Don’t use spaces, an “&” or any punctuation because this will break your hashtag.\n<\/p>\n

When you mention someone in a Toot by using their @username they will receive a notification. These appear as desktop notifications (if their web browser supports this and has been enabled) as well as in the “Notifications” column.\n<\/p>\n

\"Screenshot-Mastodon-Toot-Hashtag.png\"<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

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