docs: Add docs for silent mentions syntax.

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Rohitt Vashishtha
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(autocompletes from @joe)</td>
<td><span class="user-mention">@Joe Smith</span> (notifies Joe Smith)</td>
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<td>@_**Joe Smith**<br/>
(autocompletes from @_joe)</td>
<td><span class="user-mention">Joe Smith</span> (links to profile but doesn't notify Joe Smith)</td>
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<td>@**all**</td>
<td><span class="user-mention">@all</span> (notifies all recipients)</td>

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Alternatively, click on the avatar of any user in the main message feed.
### Silently mention a user
A regular mention notifies the mentioned user as well as lets other
users see the mentioned user's profile. A silent mention doesn't
notify the mentioned user, making it perfect for when you want to
refer to someone unambiguously but don't want to bother them.
{start_tabs}
{!start-composing.md!}
2. Type `@_` followed by a few letters from their name or email address.
3. Pick the appropriate user from the autocomplete.
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## Related articles
* [Notify everyone on a stream](/help/notify-everyone-on-a-stream)