# Discord Formatting Templates Copy-paste templates for common Discord formatting patterns. Replace placeholder content with your own. ## Announcements > **Note:** Announcement templates include `@everyone` to notify the whole server. Remove it if you only want to post without pinging, or replace with `@here` (online members only) or a role mention like `<@&ROLE_ID>`. ### Feature Release ``` # 🚀 New Feature: [Feature Name] @everyone We just shipped **[feature name]** — here's what it does: - **[Benefit 1]** — brief description - **[Benefit 2]** — brief description - **[Benefit 3]** — brief description > Try it now: [instructions or link] -# Released [date] • Questions? Ask in <#CHANNEL_ID> ``` ### Maintenance Notice ``` # ⚠️ Scheduled Maintenance @everyone **When:** () **Duration:** ~[X] minutes **Impact:** [what will be unavailable] > We'll update this channel when maintenance is complete. -# Last updated ``` ### App / Product Launch ``` # 🎊 [App Name] is Live! @everyone After [X months/weeks] of building, **[App Name]** is officially available on [platforms]. ### What is it? [One paragraph elevator pitch] ### Key Features - **[Feature 1]** — [short description] - **[Feature 2]** — [short description] - **[Feature 3]** — [short description] ### Download / Try It - 📱 iOS: [link] - 🤖 Android: [link] - 🌐 Web: [link] > 🐛 Found a bug? Report it in <#CHANNEL_ID> > 💡 Feature request? Drop it in <#CHANNEL_ID> -# Built by <@USER_ID> • v1.0.0 ``` ### Giveaway / Contest ``` # 🎁 GIVEAWAY: [Prize Name] @everyone **Prize:** [description of what they win] **Winners:** [X] winner(s) **Ends:** () ### How to Enter 1. React to this message with 🎉 2. [Optional: Follow @account] 3. [Optional: Invite a friend] ### Rules - Must be a member of this server - One entry per person - Winner announced in <#CHANNEL_ID> > *No purchase necessary. ||Winner selected randomly via [tool].||* -# Hosted by <@USER_ID> • Good luck! ``` ### Sale / Discount ``` # 💰 [Sale Name] — [X]% Off @everyone **What:** [product/service] is on sale **Discount:** [details — code, automatic, etc.] **Expires:** () > 🛒 **Grab it here:** [link] -# Limited time • No stacking with other offers ``` ### Hiring / Open Position ``` # 📢 We're Hiring: [Role Title] @everyone **Team:** [team name] **Type:** [Full-time / Part-time / Contract] **Location:** [Remote / City / Hybrid] **Compensation:** [range or "competitive"] ### What You'll Do - [Responsibility 1] - [Responsibility 2] - [Responsibility 3] ### What We're Looking For - [Requirement 1] - [Requirement 2] - [Nice-to-have] ### How to Apply > [Instructions — DM, link, email, etc.] -# Applications close • Questions? Ask <@USER_ID> ``` ## Community & Moderation ### Rules / Guidelines ``` # 📋 Server Rules ### 1. Be Respectful Treat everyone with dignity. No harassment, hate speech, or personal attacks. ### 2. Stay On Topic Use the right channels. Check to find the right place. ### 3. No Spam No unsolicited DMs, repeated messages, or self-promotion without permission. ### 4. Follow Discord TOS > https://discord.com/terms -# Updated • Violations may result in mute or ban ``` ### Welcome Message ``` # 👋 Welcome to [Server Name]! Hey <@USER_ID>, glad you're here! Here's how to get started: 1. Read the rules in <#CHANNEL_ID> 2. Grab your roles in 3. Introduce yourself in <#CHANNEL_ID> 4. Check out for a full walkthrough > **Need help?** Ping <@&ROLE_ID> anytime. ``` ### Role Directory ``` # 🏷️ Role Directory ### Staff - <@&ROLE_ID> — Server owner and administrators - <@&ROLE_ID> — Community moderators ### Member Tiers - <@&ROLE_ID> — New members (default) - <@&ROLE_ID> — Active contributors (earned at [criteria]) - <@&ROLE_ID> — Veteran members (earned at [criteria]) ### Opt-In Roles Grab these in : - <@&ROLE_ID> — Get pinged for [topic] - <@&ROLE_ID> — Get pinged for [topic] - <@&ROLE_ID> — Get pinged for [topic] -# Roles managed by <@&ROLE_ID> ``` ### Warning / Strike Notice ``` ## ⚠️ Moderation Notice **User:** <@USER_ID> **Action:** [Verbal Warning / Mute / Temp Ban / Ban] **Duration:** [if applicable] **Reason:** [brief description of violation] **Rule violated:** Rule #[X] — [rule name] > [Quote of offending message or description of behavior] -# Logged by <@USER_ID> • • Strike [X] of [Y] ``` ### Application / Form Template ``` # 📝 [Role/Position] Application Copy this template and DM it to <@USER_ID> or post in <#CHANNEL_ID>. ``` **Discord Username:** **Timezone:** **Age (if required):** **Why are you interested?** [Your answer] **Relevant experience:** [Your answer] **How active are you?** [Your answer] **Anything else we should know?** [Your answer] ``` -# Applications reviewed within [X] days ``` ### Partnership / Collab Request ``` ## 🤝 Partnership Proposal **Server/Brand:** [name] **Size/Reach:** [member count, followers, etc.] **Website:** [link] ### What We're Proposing [Description of partnership — cross-promotion, event collab, shared project, etc.] ### What We Bring - [Value 1] - [Value 2] ### What We're Looking For - [Value 1] - [Value 2] > **Interested?** DM <@USER_ID> or reply below. -# Submitted ``` ### Server Boost Acknowledgment ``` # 💎 Thank You, Boosters! Our server is at **Level [1/2/3]** with **[X] boosts** thanks to these legends: <@USER_ID> • <@USER_ID> • <@USER_ID> ### Current Perks Unlocked - ✅ [Perk 1 — e.g., 128kbps audio] - ✅ [Perk 2 — e.g., custom banner] - ✅ [Perk 3 — e.g., 50 emoji slots] ### Next Level ([X] more boosts) - ⬜ [Next perk] - ⬜ [Next perk] -# Boost perks: https://discord.com/nitro ``` ## Development & Technical ### Bug Report Template ```` ## 🐛 Bug Report **Summary:** [one-line description] **Steps to Reproduce:** 1. Go to [location] 2. Click on [element] 3. Observe [unexpected behavior] **Expected:** [what should happen] **Actual:** [what happens instead] **Environment:** - OS: [e.g., Windows 11, macOS 14] - Version: [e.g., v1.2.3] - Browser: [if applicable] ```error log paste relevant error output here ```` -# Reported by @username • ``` ### Code Review / PR Summary ``` ## 📝 PR Summary: [PR Title] **Branch:** `feature/branch-name` → `main` **Changes:** [brief description] ### What Changed - **[File/Area]** — [description of change] - **[File/Area]** — [description of change] ### Testing ```bash npm test # ✅ All passing npm run lint # ✅ No warnings npm run typecheck # ✅ Clean ``` > **Review link:** [URL] -# Ready for review • cc <@USER_ID> ``` ### Changelog ``` # 📦 v[X.Y.Z] Changelog ### ✨ New - [Feature description] - [Feature description] ### 🐛 Fixes - Fixed [issue description] - Fixed [issue description] ### 🔧 Changes - [Change description] - [Change description] ### ⚠️ Breaking - [Breaking change] — see ||migration guide in #channel|| -# Full diff: [link to release] ``` ### API / Integration Docs ``` ## 🔌 [API/Integration Name] **Base URL:** `https://api.example.com/v1` **Auth:** [API key / OAuth / Bearer token] **Docs:** [link] ### Quick Start ```bash curl -X GET https://api.example.com/v1/endpoint \ -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN" ``` ### Common Endpoints - `GET /resource` — list all - `GET /resource/:id` — get one - `POST /resource` — create - `PATCH /resource/:id` — update ### Rate Limits | Tier | Requests/min | | ---- | ------------ | | Free | 60 | | Pro | 300 | > ❓ Issues? Post in <#CHANNEL_ID> with your error code. -# Last updated ``` ### Outage / Incident Report ``` # 🔴 Incident Report: [Brief Title] **Status:** 🔴 Investigating / 🟡 Identified / 🟢 Resolved **Start:** **Resolved:** / _ongoing_ **Duration:** [X hours/minutes] ### What Happened [Clear explanation of the issue] ### Impact [Who/what was affected] ### Timeline - — [Event: issue detected] - — [Event: root cause identified] - — [Event: fix deployed] - — [Event: confirmed resolved] ### Root Cause ||[Technical explanation — spoiler-tagged for non-technical readers]|| ### Next Steps - [ ] [Preventative measure 1] - [ ] [Preventative measure 2] -# Report by <@USER_ID> • Post-mortem in <#CHANNEL_ID> ``` ### Feature Request Template ``` ## 💡 Feature Request **Title:** [Short, descriptive name] **Priority:** 🔴 High / 🟡 Medium / 🟢 Low ### Problem [What problem does this solve? Who has this problem?] ### Proposed Solution [How should it work?] ### Alternatives Considered [Other approaches you thought about] ### Additional Context > [Mockups, screenshots, examples, or references] -# Vote with 👍 if you want this • Submitted ``` ### Tech Stack / Architecture Overview ``` # 🏗️ Tech Stack ### Frontend - **Framework:** [e.g., React Native / Expo] - **Language:** [e.g., TypeScript] - **Styling:** [e.g., NativeWind / Tailwind] ### Backend - **Runtime:** [e.g., .NET 8] - **Database:** [e.g., PostgreSQL via Supabase] - **Auth:** [e.g., Supabase Auth] ### Infrastructure - **Hosting:** [e.g., Cloudflare Workers] - **CI/CD:** [e.g., GitHub Actions] - **Monitoring:** [e.g., Sentry] ### Dev Tools - `[tool]` — [purpose] - `[tool]` — [purpose] - `[tool]` — [purpose] -# Updated • Maintained by <@USER_ID> ``` ## Events & Scheduling ### Event Announcement ``` # 🎉 [Event Name] **When:** () **Where:** [location / voice channel / link] **What:** [description] ### Schedule - — [Activity 1] - — [Activity 2] - — [Activity 3] > **RSVP:** React with ✅ if you're coming! -# Hosted by <@USER_ID> ``` ### AMA (Ask Me Anything) ``` # 🎤 AMA with [Guest Name] **Who:** [Brief bio — title, known for, etc.] **When:** () **Where:** <#CHANNEL_ID> ### How It Works 1. Drop your questions in this thread **before** the event 2. Upvote questions you want answered (react 👍) 3. [Guest] will answer live starting at ### Topics They Can Cover - [Topic 1] - [Topic 2] - [Topic 3] > _Please keep questions respectful and on-topic._ -# Organized by <@USER_ID> ``` ### Recurring Meeting / Standup ``` ## 📅 [Meeting Name] — **Time:** () **Voice:** <#CHANNEL_ID> **Agenda:** [link or see below] ### Agenda 1. [Topic 1] — [owner] 2. [Topic 2] — [owner] 3. Open floor ### Action Items from Last Meeting - ✅ [Completed item] — <@USER_ID> - 🔄 [In progress item] — <@USER_ID> - ❌ [Not started] — <@USER_ID> > Can't make it? Post your async update below. -# Next meeting: ``` ### Workshop / Tutorial Session ``` # 🎓 Workshop: [Topic] **Instructor:** <@USER_ID> **When:** () **Duration:** ~[X] minutes **Skill Level:** 🟢 Beginner / 🟡 Intermediate / 🔴 Advanced ### What You'll Learn - [Outcome 1] - [Outcome 2] - [Outcome 3] ### Prerequisites - [Requirement 1 — e.g., Node.js installed] - [Requirement 2 — e.g., basic JavaScript knowledge] ### Prep Work > [Links to pre-read material, repos to clone, tools to install] ### Resources - 📂 Repo: [link] - 📝 Slides: [link] - 🎥 Recording: _posted after the session_ -# React ✅ to reserve your spot • Limited to [X] attendees ``` ### Game Night / Social Event ``` # 🎮 Game Night: [Game Name] **When:** () **Where:** <#CHANNEL_ID> voice **Game:** [name] — [free/paid, platform] **Players:** [min]-[max] ### How to Join 1. React ✅ below to sign up 2. Join <#CHANNEL_ID> at game time 3. [Any setup instructions — download, account, etc.] > 🏆 **Prize:** [optional — bragging rights, role, etc.] -# Hosted by <@USER_ID> • Casual vibes, all skill levels welcome ``` ## Informational ### FAQ Entry ``` ### ❓ [Question goes here?] [Clear, concise answer.] > **Example:** > [example or demonstration] -# See also: <#CHANNEL_ID> ``` ### Status Update ``` ## 📊 Status Update — [Project/Topic] **Status:** 🟢 On Track / 🟡 At Risk / 🔴 Blocked ### Completed - ✅ [Task 1] - ✅ [Task 2] ### In Progress - 🔄 [Task 3] — [brief status] - 🔄 [Task 4] — [brief status] ### Blocked - ❌ [Task 5] — blocked by [reason] > **Next milestone:** -# Updated ``` ### Weekly Digest / Newsletter ``` # 📰 Weekly Digest — [Date Range] ### 🔥 Highlights - [Big thing that happened this week] - [Another notable event] ### 📈 Stats - **New members:** [X] - **Messages:** [X] - **Most active channel:** <#CHANNEL_ID> ### 📝 Content Roundup - [Article/video/resource] by <@USER_ID> — [brief description] - [Article/video/resource] by <@USER_ID> — [brief description] ### 🗓️ Upcoming - — [Event 1] - — [Event 2] ### 💬 Quote of the Week > "[memorable thing someone said]" — <@USER_ID> -# Compiled by <@USER_ID> • See past digests in <#CHANNEL_ID> ``` ### Tutorial / How-To Guide ``` # 📖 How to [Do the Thing] ### Overview [1-2 sentence summary of what this guide covers] ### Step 1: [Action] [Detailed instructions] ``` optional code block or example ``` ### Step 2: [Action] [Detailed instructions] > 💡 **Tip:** [helpful tip for this step] ### Step 3: [Action] [Detailed instructions] ### Common Issues **Problem:** [description] **Fix:** [solution] **Problem:** [description] **Fix:** [solution] -# Written by <@USER_ID> • Feedback? Reply in thread ``` ### Resource Collection / Link List ``` # 📚 [Topic] Resources ### Getting Started - [Resource Name](URL) — [brief description] - [Resource Name](URL) — [brief description] ### Intermediate - [Resource Name](URL) — [brief description] - [Resource Name](URL) — [brief description] ### Advanced - [Resource Name](URL) — [brief description] - [Resource Name](URL) — [brief description] ### Tools - `[tool name]` — [what it does] — [link] - `[tool name]` — [what it does] — [link] > 📌 Have a resource to add? Reply in thread. -# Curated by <@USER_ID> • Last updated ``` ### Feedback / Survey Request ``` # 📣 We Need Your Feedback! **Topic:** [What you're gathering feedback on] **Deadline:** () ### Context [Why are you asking? What will the feedback be used for?] ### Questions 1. [Question 1] 2. [Question 2] 3. [Question 3] > **How to respond:** [Reply in thread / Fill out form / React below] > 📋 **Form link:** [link if applicable] -# All feedback is [anonymous/attributed] • Results shared in <#CHANNEL_ID> ``` ### Pricing / Tier Comparison ``` # 💎 [Product/Service] Plans ### 🟢 Free - [Feature 1] - [Feature 2] - [Limitation] ### 🔵 Pro — $[X]/mo - Everything in Free, plus: - [Feature 3] - [Feature 4] - [Higher limit] ### 🟣 Enterprise — Contact us - Everything in Pro, plus: - [Feature 5] - [Feature 6] - [Custom support] > 🛒 **Get started:** [link] > ❓ **Questions:** <#CHANNEL_ID> or DM <@USER_ID> -# Prices in USD • Updated ``` ### Onboarding Checklist ``` # ✅ [Server/Project] Onboarding Welcome! Complete these steps to get set up: ### Account Setup - [ ] Read server rules in <#CHANNEL_ID> - [ ] Grab your roles in - [ ] Set your server nickname to [format] ### Get Connected - [ ] Introduce yourself in <#CHANNEL_ID> - [ ] Join the <#CHANNEL_ID> voice chat - [ ] Follow <#CHANNEL_ID> for updates ### [Project-Specific] - [ ] Clone the repo: `git clone [URL]` - [ ] Set up your environment: see <#CHANNEL_ID> - [ ] Say hi in <#CHANNEL_ID> > **Stuck?** Ping <@&ROLE_ID> — we don't bite. Usually. -# Last updated ``` ## Social Media & Content ### Content Drop / Creator Post ``` # 🎬 New [Video/Article/Podcast]: [Title] **By:** <@USER_ID> **Link:** [URL] **Length:** [duration / read time] ### What It Covers [2-3 sentence summary of the content] > 💬 **Discussion:** React with your thoughts or reply in thread! -# Posted • Support the creator: [link] ``` ### Social Media Cross-Post ``` ## 📱 Follow Us Everywhere Stay in the loop across all platforms: - 🐦 **X/Twitter:** [@handle](https://x.com/handle) - 📸 **Instagram:** [@handle](https://instagram.com/handle) - 📺 **YouTube:** [Channel Name](https://youtube.com/@handle) - 💼 **LinkedIn:** [Page Name](https://linkedin.com/company/name) - 🌐 **Website:** [domain.com](https://domain.com) - 📧 **Newsletter:** [Subscribe](https://link) > 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an update! -# Links verified ``` ### Testimonial / Social Proof ``` # ⭐ What People Are Saying > "[Testimonial quote 1]" > — **[Name]**, [Title/Context] > "[Testimonial quote 2]" > — **[Name]**, [Title/Context] > "[Testimonial quote 3]" > — **[Name]**, [Title/Context] -# Want to share your experience? DM <@USER_ID> ``` ## Marketplace & Services ### Commission / Service Listing ``` # 🎨 [Service Type] — Open for Commissions **Artist/Provider:** <@USER_ID> **Portfolio:** [link] ### Tiers - **Basic** — $[X] — [what's included] - **Standard** — $[X] — [what's included] - **Premium** — $[X] — [what's included] ### Turnaround - Basic: [X] days - Standard: [X] days - Premium: [X] days ### Terms - [Payment method — PayPal, etc.] - [Revision policy] - [Usage rights] > **To order:** DM <@USER_ID> with [details needed] -# Slots: [X] open • Status: 🟢 Open / 🔴 Closed ``` ### Marketplace Listing ``` ## 🏷️ [For Sale / For Trade / Free] **Item:** [name/description] **Condition:** [New / Used / Digital] **Price:** $[X] / [trade for...] / Free **Shipping:** [included / buyer pays / digital delivery] [Optional: photo or screenshot link] > **Interested?** React ✋ or DM <@USER_ID> -# Listed • [Server marketplace rules apply] ``` ## Formatting Tricks ### Separator Line Discord doesn't support `---` for horizontal rules. Use an empty block quote or code block as a visual separator: ``` \_ \_ ``` Or use a unicode line: ``` ───────────────────── ``` ### Invisible Spacing Use `_ _` (underscore, space, underscore) for an empty line that Discord won't collapse: ``` Line 1 \_ \_ Line 3 (with visible gap above) ``` ### Color-Coded Text via Code Blocks Discord doesn't support colored text natively, but `diff` blocks give you colored lines: ``` ```diff + This line is green (added) - This line is red (removed) ! This line is orange (in some themes) # This line is gray (comment) ``` ``` ### Table-Like Formatting Discord doesn't render markdown tables. Use code blocks for alignment: ``` ``` Name Role Status ──────── ────────── ──────── Alice Admin ✅ Online Bob Moderator ⚫ Offline Charlie Member 🟡 Idle ``` ```` ### Embed-Like Formatting Mimic embed styling using block quotes and formatting: ``` > ## 📌 Important Notice > > This is how you can simulate an embed-like > appearance using block quotes and headers. > > **Field 1:** Value > **Field 2:** Value > > *Footer text here* ``` ### Progress Bar Create visual progress bars using Unicode characters: ``` **Level Progress** ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓░░ 80% **Upload Status** █████████░ 90% complete ``` ### Collapsible Content (Spoiler Sections) Use spoiler tags to create expandable sections: ``` ### Answers ||1. Answer to question one|| ||2. Answer to question two|| ||3. Answer to question three|| *Click to reveal each answer* ``` ### Multi-Column Layout Approximate columns with inline code and spacing: ```` ``` 🟢 ONLINE 🟡 IDLE 🔴 DND ─────────── ─────────── ─────────── Alice Charlie Eve Bob David Frank ``` ```` ### Timestamp Quick Reference Generate timestamps at [hammertime.cyou](https://hammertime.cyou) or [discordtimestamp.com](https://discordtimestamp.com): ``` Short time: → 2:13 PM Long time: → 2:13:20 PM Short date: → 11/14/2023 Long date: → November 14, 2023 Full: → November 14, 2023 2:13 PM Relative: → 2 months ago ``` ````