# @Mentions & Context

@mentions let you tell the AI exactly which elements you want to work with, so it doesn't have to guess. They're the fastest way to get a precise result in a busy diagram.

## How to Use @Mentions

1. Type `@` in the chat input.
2. A list of available diagram elements appears as a dropdown.
3. Use the **arrow keys** to navigate and **Enter** or **Tab** to select.
4. The selected element is inserted into your message as a highlighted chip. You can add multiple mentions in a single message.

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## Referencing Your Selection

If you already have elements selected on the canvas, type `@Selected` to reference all of them at once — no need to mention each by name:

* *"@Selected change the color to red"*
* *"@Selected connect these nodes with curved links"*
* *"@Selected group into a boundary called 'Core Services'"*

`@Selected` always reflects what's currently highlighted on the canvas at the moment you send the message.

## When to Use @Mentions vs. Plain Text

| Use @mentions when...                            | Use plain text when...                                |
| ------------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------- |
| The element name is long, generic, or ambiguous  | The element name is unique and easy to type           |
| You want to reference multiple specific elements | You're creating new elements (nothing to mention yet) |
| You have a selection and want to act on it       | You're asking a general question about the board      |

## Related

* [AI Chat](/models/work-in-the-app/ai/chat.md) – The main chat panel
* [Reviewing & Staging Changes](/models/work-in-the-app/ai/staging.md) – How proposed changes appear on the canvas


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