Use the @ symbol to mention people, documents, and more. Or, insert a range of elements such as spreadsheets, media, and data.
Required Editions
| Available in: Quip desktop app, Quip iOS mobile app, and Quip on web |
| Element | Description | Mention | Additional Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Image | Show your teammates what you’re talking about. Comment on images to spark discussion. | @image | Select Insert, and then choose the desired image. |
| Video | Show your teammates what you’re talking about. Comment on videos to spark discussion. | @video | Select Insert, and then choose the desired video. |
| File | Upload content and reference it in context. | @file | Select Insert, and then choose the desired file. |
| Date | Never lose track of deadlines by adding dates or reminders. | @date or @reminder |
Choose the desired date from the calendar. To remind a teammate, @ mention them on the same paragraph or row as the date. The date appears in your document highlighted in blue. As the date approaches, the date color changes to orange and you get a Quip notification. To change the date format, from the Document menu, select Advanced, and then select Change Date Formatting. |
| Spreadsheets | Keep all your data in one place. | @spreadsheet |
To add a new table to your document, enter @spreadsheet. To embed an existing spreadsheet in a document, enter the @ symbol, and then type the spreadsheet title. To see the spreadsheet in full screen mode, from the Document menu, select Advanced, and then select Spreadsheet. |
| Tables | Use a spreadsheet without row and column headers. | @table | NA |
| Checklists | Manage tasks in a sortable list. | @checklist |
Select Insert. To assign a task, @ mention a teammate, and select a date. |
| Equations | Insert math equations and scientific formulas rendered using the KaTeX library, which supports many LaTeX functions. | @math |
Enter your equation. For complex expressions, use LaTeX syntax. Use the Expand/Collapse icon to choose how the math content is displayed. |
| Formulas | Reference spreadsheet values inline in a document. | @formula |
Enter the cell name, like A15. If your document has multiple spreadsheets, use the sheet name and the cell. For example, Sheet1!A15. You can also add formulas that calculate outside of the spreadsheet, like MAX(A1:A5). |