Discord’s spoiler tags are a handy little feature that lets you hide text or images until someone’s ready to view them. It’s perfect for those times when you want to discuss plot twists without ruining someone’s day!
How to Create Text Spoilers
The simplest way to hide text in Discord is by using two vertical bars (||) on each side of your message. For example, typing:
||This is a secret message||
will show up as a hidden block that people need to click to reveal. It’s really that simple!
Quick Keyboard Shortcuts
If you’re on desktop, you can also highlight your text and press Ctrl+Shift+| (Windows) or Cmd+Shift+| (Mac) to instantly add spoiler tags. This little time-saver is especially useful when you’re having fast-paced conversations.
Adding Spoiler Tags to Images
Images need a slightly different approach. When uploading a picture, you’ve got two options:
1. Click the plus icon to upload, then mark it as a spoiler before sending
2. Type “SPOILER_” (in all caps) at the start of your image’s filename before uploading
Mobile Users Take Note
If you’re using Discord on your phone, you’ll need to tap the “Mark as spoiler” option when uploading images – there’s no filename trick available here. But text spoilers work exactly the same way with the || symbols.
Common Spoiler Tag Mistakes to Avoid
I’ve seen plenty of people get tripped up by a few common issues. Make sure you don’t leave any spaces between your text and the spoiler tags – ||like this|| works, but || this || doesn’t. Also, spoiler tags can’t span multiple paragraphs in a single tag – you’ll need to tag each paragraph separately.
When to Use Spoiler Tags
As someone who’s active in various Discord communities, I always recommend using spoiler tags for:
– Major plot points in games, movies, or shows
– Competition results that just happened
– Content that might be sensitive or uncomfortable for some users
– Surprise announcements or reveals
Remember, being considerate with spoiler tags helps keep Discord communities friendly and inclusive. Think of it as the digital equivalent of whispering – you’re giving others the choice to engage with the content when they’re ready. By 2025, with the growing number of streaming shows and game releases, proper spoiler tag usage will be more important than ever!
